atp Flashcards
1
Q
what reaction forms atp?
A
endergonic reactions
2
Q
what is an endergonic reaction?
A
a chemical reaction that takes in energy
3
Q
how much energy is stored in the endergonic reaction/
A
30.6kJ
4
Q
what happens when the energy is released in an endergonic reaction?
A
it is released when it is hydrolysed into adp and an inorganic phosphate
5
Q
what else is atp called?
A
universal energy current
6
Q
why is atp called the universal energy current?
A
because it is used to provide energy for all biochemical reactions in all living organisms
7
Q
what is the structure of atp?
A
-adenosine
-ribose
-phosphate groups
