ATP Flashcards
1
Q
When is ATP produced
A
Respiration and photosynthesis
2
Q
Structure of ATP
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3 Inorganic Phosphate groups (Pi)
A pentose sugar (Ribose)
A nitrogenous base (Adenine)
3
Q
What enzyme hydrolyses ATP
A
ATPase / ATP Hydrolase
4
Q
ATP hydrolysis reactoin
A
ATP = ADP + Pi
5
Q
The hydrolysis of ATP can be coupled to energy-requiring reactions like
A
active transport
muscle contraction
6
Q
What can the inorganic phosphate ion released from hydrolysis of ATP do
A
Phosphorylate other compounds making it more reactive
7
Q
Features of ATP
A
Can be recycled - The breakdown of ATP is a reversible reaction
Hydrolysis is easy - Phosphate ions have weak bonds
8
Q
What enzyme is used to synthesis ATP
A
ATP sypthase
9
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