ATP as a supplier of energy Flashcards
1
Q
What does the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP involve
A
A single reaction that releases energy immediately.
2
Q
How many enzymes are needed to release energy from atp
A
One
3
Q
How many enzymes to you need to release energy from glucose
A
more than is needed for ATP
4
Q
How is energy released from ATP
A
ATP is released in small amounts, when and where it is needed, but glucose contains large amounts of energy which would all be released at once
5
Q
What does ATP increases
A
The efficiency of the cell, because ATP is a common source for many chemical reactions
