ATP 3.1.6 Flashcards
1
Q
what does ATP stand for
A
adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
what is an ATP molecule composed of
A
adenine
ribose
three phosphate groups
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
4
Q
what type of molecule is ribose
A
pentose sugar