ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What is the immediate energy source for a cell?
A
ATP
2
Q
ADP + Pi =
A
ATP
3
Q
Which enzyme catalyses the reaction ADP+Pi -> ATP
A
ATP synthase
4
Q
What properties make ATP a good energy source?
A
Releases a small, manageable amount of energy Small Soluble Easy to break down Can't leave cell
5
Q
What is phosphorylation?
A
Adding phosphate to a molecule
6
Q
Which enzyme catalyses the breakdown of ATP?
A
ATP hydrolase
7
Q
ATP + WATER is an example of
A
Hydrolysis making ADP + Pi
