Energy Systems- ATP

Question 1

Energy we use for muscle contractions comes from ATP. What does ATP stand for.

Answer 1

Adenosine Triphosphate

Question 2

Describe the structure of ATP

Answer 2

1 adenosine molecule. 3 phosphate molecules

Question 3

Name the enzyme that breaks the bond of ATP to release energy

Answer 3

ATPase

Question 4

Describe what remains once an ATP bond has been broken and energy released

Answer 4

ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and an inorganic phosphate (Pi).

Question 5

What keyword is used to describe ADP and an inorganic phosphate combining to form ATP

Answer 5

Resynthesis

Question 6

Name the four main fuels for ATP resynthesis

Answer 6

Glycogen, fats, protein and phosphocreatine