ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
Where is ATP formed?
A
Mitochondria
3
Q
Describe the structure of ATP
A
Pentose- ribose sugar connected to three inorganic phosphate groups and the base adenine
4
Q
What does the hydrolysis of ATP mean?
A
-Water and enzyme ATP hydrolase break bond between 2nd and 3rd phosphate group, ADP + phosphate molecule (releases energy)
5
Q
How is ATP reformed?
A
- Condensation that requires energy
- Uses ATP synthase enzyme
6
Q
What is used a to make ATP?
A
A protein found in the mitochondria (Krebs Cycle), it is used for oxidative phosphorylation
