Atp Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main types of activities in cells that require energy?
A
Synthesis, transport, movement
2
Q
What does ‘ATP’ stand for and what is it?
A
Adenosine triphosphate, energy currency
3
Q
Draw the structure of ATP.
A
Ribose sugar (pentose with O on top) + adenine on C1 + 3 phosphate groups on C5 (must show C5 as an angle off the pentose sugar)
4
Q
How does ATP release energy?
A
ATP is hydrolysed into ADP + Pi, releasing energy
5
Q
State 3 properties of ATP.
A
Small - easy to move into and out of cells; Water-soluble; Releases energy in small quantities - so no heat loss; Easily regenerated by phosphorylation of ADP
