Biological molecules 2 Flashcards
what does ATP stand for
adenosine triphosphate
what is atp made up of
adenine, ribose sugar, 3 phosphate groups
where is the energy stored in atp
the high energy bonds between phosphate groups
what happens when cell needs energy
atp is hydrolysed into adp and Pi
the reaction is catalysed by enzyme atp hydrolase
what does adp stand for
adenosine diphosphate
what happens when energy is stored
atp can resynthesis in condensation reaction between adp and Pi
catalysed by enzyme adp synthase
what is atp
a store of energy
-energy used to make atp
- energy released when hydrolysed
what are the 4 functions of water
- metabolite in metabolic reactions like condensation and hydrolysis
- solvent
- control temp due to high latent heat of vaporisation and high SHC
-very cohesive which help water transport
why do H bonds form in water
slightly -ve charged O atoms attracts to slightly +ve charged H atoms
why is water a good solvent
their polarity- ions totally surround water molecule- living organism an take up useful dissolved substances and transported
why is it important that water has a high latent heat of vaporisation
living organisms can use water loss through evaporation to cool down without losing too much water
why is it useful that water has a high SHC
water doesnt experience rapid temperature changes- help living organism to maintain constant internal body temp
why is it good that water is very cohesive
help water to flow- good for tranporting substances
what are inorganic ions
ions which doesnt contain carbon - few exceptions
what ion is in haemoglobin and whats its role
Fe 2+ ions
binds to the oxygen in haemoglobin- temporarily becomes Fe 3+ ions
