ATP 3.1.6

Question 1

What is the special term for an ATP molecule?

Answer 1

A nucleotide derivative (A modified form of a nucleotide)

Question 2

What is the structure of ATP?

Answer 2

Adenine, Three phosphates and a ribose sugar.

Question 3

How is ATP produced?

Answer 3

• The condensation reaction between ADP and Pi via the catalyst ATP synthase.

Question 4

How does ATP act in the body once formed?

Answer 4

• ATP diffuses to parts of the cell that requires the most amount of energy.
• ATP is then hydrolyses into ADP and Pi via ATP hydrolase.

Question 5

What are 3 key points about ATP as an energy source?

Answer 5

1) ATP is an immediate energy source but not a long term energy source because of its unstable bonds.
2) ATP releases less energy than glucose allowing energy to be released in smaller, more manageable quantities.
3) ATP cannot be stored.