Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is ATP made out of
A
A Nitrogen base
5 Carbon sugar
3 phosphate groups
2
Q
Explain the ATP cycle
A
A phosphate from the phosphate group gets broken down through hydrolysis
The chemical molecular breakdown of the phosphate releases energy
Energy from food breakdown can then be used to build back the ATP bonding the phosphate back
3
Q
What is a catabolic reaction?
A
A reaction that releases energy (exergonic)
4
Q
What is an anabolic reaction?
A
A reaction that requires energy (endergonic)
5
Q
How are polymers broken down?
A
Hydrolysis of monomers (hydration)
6
Q
How are polymers formed?
A
Dehydration of monomers
