Biological Molecules: ATP Flashcards
1
Q
Give the structure of an ATP molecule:
A
- 1 adenine
- 1 ribose
- 3 phosphate groups
2
Q
What are the 2 uses of ATP?
A
- phosphorylating other compounds
- facilitating energy
3
Q
What nucleotide base is ATP made from?
A
Adenine
4
Q
When energy is needed by a cell, what is ATP broken down into?
A
ADP and Pi
5
Q
What is Pi?
A
Inorganic phosphate
6
Q
What type of reaction breaks down ATP into ADP and Pi?
A
Hydrolysis
7
Q
How is energy released from ATP being broken down into ADP and Pi?
A
Phosphate bonds are broken, releasing energy.
8
Q
What reaction catalyses the breakdown of ATP into ADP and Pi?
A
ATP hydrolase.
9
Q
The hydrolysis reaction of breaking down ATP into ADP + Pi is catalysed by ______.
A
ATP hydrolase
10
Q
ATP can be synthesised in a ______ reaction between ADP and Pi.
A
Condensation
11
Q
What is phosphorylation?
A
When released Pi is added to another compound, making the compound more reactive.
