ATP Flashcards
1
Q
Show ATP hydrolysis, what is enzyme? What type of reaction?
A
ATP —-> ADP + Pi
ATP synthase
Hydrolysis
2
Q
Why is ATP a good store of energy?
A
More manageable than glucose
Immediate energy from quick hydrolysis
3
Q
What is ATP made of?
A
Adenine
Ribose
3 phosphates
4
Q
Give 4 uses of ATP
A
Metabolic energy —> builds molecules
Movement —> muscle contraction
Active transport —> ATP causes change in protein structure allows movement against a concentration gradient
Activation —> phosphorylation of molecules to lower activation energy
