Cell Respiration: Part 2 : Adenine Phosphate (ATP) Flashcards
1
Q
What is ATP? What does it stand for?
A
Adenine Triphosphate is a special high energy molecule that stores energy for immediate use in the cell.
2
Q
What does ATP consist of?
A
Adenosine + 3 Phosphate
3
Q
What is adenosine?
A
Adenine + Ribose
4
Q
What is ADP?
A
The removal of one phosphate results in a more stable molecule but with less energy called ADP.
5
Q
Energy is released when….
A
ATP converts to ADP by removing one phosphate from ATP.
6
Q
Energy is absorbed when….
A
ADP converts to ATP by adding one phosphate to ADP.
