Energy Systems Flashcards
What molecule provides energy?
ATP
Name the enzyme that breaks ATP
ATPase
What is ATP broken down into?
ATP —-> ADP+P+energy
How many seconds does the ATP stores last?
2-3
What system is the PC system?
Anaerobic
Name the enzyme that splits PC
Creatine Kinase
When PC gets split what are the products?
P+C+ energy
What is the energy from breaking PC used for?
attaching a P molecule onto ADP
How many molecules are produced for every PC molecule broken?
1
How long do the PC stores last for?
8-10 seconds
Name 2 sports performers the ATP-PC system would be useful for
Shot Putter
High jumper
What is the fuel source for anaerobic glycolysis?
glucose
What is glucose broken down into?
pyruvic acid
Due to no oxygen what does pyruvic acid get converted into?
lactic acid
How many molecules of ATP are produced by the lactic acid system (anaerobic glycolysis)?
2 ATP