Importance of ATP Flashcards
1
Q
Name some uses of ATP
A
Glycolysis Exocytosis Active Transport Protein Synthesis Muscle Contraction
2
Q
Why is ATP so useful
A
Energy is released in small amounts Immediate energy source Only one enzyme needed for the process Universal energy currency ATP is soluble
3
Q
Animals need massive amounts of ATP because…
A
It is unstable
They have a high metabolic rate
It’s needed for all chemical processes
ATP only produces a small amount of energy
4
Q
How is ATP produced
A
In photosynthesis and respiration
5
Q
What is the name for ATP generated directly
A
Substrate phosphorylation
6
Q
What is the name for ATP generated indirectly
A
oxidative phosphorylation
