ATP and Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when energy is needed in living organisms
A
The enzyme ATP hydrolysed the bond between 2 and 3
2
Q
What gets removed
A
Removes the third phosphate group and leaves only 2
3
Q
What is ATP hydrolysed into
A
Hydrolysed into ADP and an inorganic phosphate ion with the release of chemical energy
4
Q
What does ATP transfer
A
ATP transfers free energy from energy rich sources like glucose
5
Q
Why are some energy transfers inefficient
A
Energy is lost because of heat
