ATP 3.1.6 Flashcards

1
Q

what does ATP stand for

A

adenosine triphosphate

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2
Q

what is an ATP molecule composed of

A

adenine
ribose
three phosphate groups

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3
Q

why is ATP better energy storage than glucose

A

releases less energy in smaller manageable quantities
breakdown of glucose requires a series of reactions
ATP can be rapidly reformed

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4
Q

what type of molecule is ribose

A

pentose sugar

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