C1.2 Cell Respiration Flashcards
1
Q
What are nucleotides made up of?
A
a nitrogen-containing base, a five-carbon sugar and one or more phosphate groups
2
Q
What does ATP consist of?
A
Adenosine triphosphate consists of the base adenine, the five-carbon sugar ribose and three phosphate groups
3
Q
How are the phosphate groups arranged and what is there charge?
A
They are in a chain and they are negatively charged
4
Q
What is ATP used for?
A
It is used for temporary storage of energy and for energy transfer
