ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What is ATP?
A
Adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
Describe the structure of ATP
A
Ribose bound to molecule of adenine (base) and 3 phosphate groups
Nucleotide derivative (modified nucleotide)
3
Q
How is ATP broken down?
A
ATP (+ water) — ADP + Pi
Hydrolysis reaction using a water molecule
Catalysed by ATP hydrolase (enzyme)
4
Q
Give two ways which the hydrolysis of ATP is used in cells
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