Exam Questions = Atp

Question 1

Is ATP better than glucose?

Answer 1

• quick & instant
• single reaction = quicker than the breakdown of glucose.
• more manageable
• just when needed = energy not wasted.

Question 2

ATP is referred to as “an immediate energy source “ explain why?

Answer 2

ATP = unstable = can’t be stored longterm.
- releases energy instantly in a single reaction = quicks than glucose breakdown.

Question 3

Explain how ATP can make an enzyme-catalysed reaction take place more readily:

Answer 3

Pi (phosphate ion) = provides hen reaction takes place attitudes = speeds up a reaction.