Topic 1 - ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
2
Q
What is the equation for ATP?
A
ATP + H2O -> ADP + Pi
3
Q
What are the uses of ATP?
A
1) Transfers energy from one molecule to another.
2) Energy currency.
3) Able to be reformed cyclically.
4
Q
What forms one molecule of ATP?
A
Adenine, Ribose sugar and three phosphate groups.