Biochemistry - Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the characteristic of a common energy currency?
A
it must transfer energy
2
Q
What are the common energy currencies?
A
- universal molecules
- high energy phosphate compounds
- reduced co-enzymes
3
Q
What are the universal biomolecules?
A
- carbs
- AAs
- lipids
- nucleic acids
4
Q
What are the characteristics of high energy phosphate compounds?
A
- short term energy storage
- transport energy
- very stable
- high energy
5
Q
What is AMP?
A
adenosine MONOphosphate
6
Q
What is the breakdown of ATP?
A
ADP + Pi + energy
7
Q
What is the breakdown of ADP?
A
AMP + Pi + energy
8
Q
What is the role of ADP in energy transfer?
A
accepts energy from breakdown of higher energy compounds
9
Q
What is the role of ATP in energy transfer?
A
donates energy to lower energy compounds
10
Q
What are some high energy phosphate donors?
A
- phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP)
- 1,3-diphosphoglycerate
- creatine phosphate
11
Q
What are some low energy phosphate acceptors?
A
- G6P
- G3P
