ATP // Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 component molecules of ATP
A
Adenine, ribose and 3 phosphate groups
2
Q
What does ATP stand for
A
Adenosine Tri-phosphate
3
Q
How is ADP made out of ATP
A
ATP is hydrolysed to form ADP, this releases energy
4
Q
Describe be the ATP- ADP cycle
A
5
Q
What enzyme makes ATP
A
ATP synthase
6
Q
What enzyme break down ATP
A
ATP hydrolase
7
Q
What are some uses of ATP
A
Muscle contraction, active transport, activation of molecules , forming polymers eg joining amino acids to form proteins
8
Q
Good thing about ATP
A
Released energy as it breaks down
Can move around easily in cell but doesnt leave
Releases energy quickly
