ATP And Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
Why is ATP termed the universal energy currency?
A
Transfers energy from one store to another
2
Q
Give 3 advantages that ATP has as a source of energy in cells.
A
Inert
Can pass out of mitochondria into the cytoplasm
Releases energy efficiently
Releases energy in useable quantities, little is wasted as heat
Easily hydrolysed
Readily reformed by phosphorylation
3
Q
Where does the energy come from to manufacture ATP?
A
Electrons and protons from H+ atoms- a series of redox reactions take place
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