B2.3-4 ATP & Water Flashcards
1
Q
ATP Structure
A
A nucleotide containing Adenine, Ribose & 3 Phosphate groups
2
Q
Equation and enzyme for the hydrolysis of ATP
A
ATP Hydrolase
ATP + H2O -> ADP + Pi + E
3
Q
Equation and enzyme for formation of ATP
A
ATP Synthase
ADP + Pi + E -> ATP + H2O
4
Q
Use of a phosphate
A
Can phosphorylate compounds and make them more reactive
5
Q
2 Functions of water relating to metabolism
A
It is a metabolite in many metabolic reactions
It is an important solvent
6
Q
2 heat properties of water
A
High specific heat capacity
High latent heat of vaporisation
7
Q
Waters final property related to intermolecularity
A
Strong cohesion between molecules
