ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for…
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
2
Q
One molecule is…
A
A nucleotide derivation
3
Q
Made up of…
A
A molecule of ribose
A molecule of adenine
3 phosphate groups
4
Q
How does ATP give us energy?
A
Hydrolysis -> broken down into ADP & Pi using the enzyme ATP hydrolase
Release of energy during break down
5
Q
How is the energy released useful for?
A
Active transport
Movement
Enzyme controlled reactions
6
Q
How are phosphate ions useful?
A
Phosphorylate compounds
Reacts with water
