Unit 3 Concept 2 - Adenosine Triphosphate Flashcards

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1
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What does ATP stand for?

A

Adenosine triphosphate

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2
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Structure of ATP

A

Nitrogen base (adenine)
Sugar ring (ribose)
3 phosphate groups held together with high energy bonds

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3
Q

A lot of energy is stored in the bond between the what?

A

Last 2 phosphates

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4
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Energy is ___________ when a phosphate group is removed and added to another molecule

A

Energy is RELEASED when a phosphate group is removed and added to another molecule

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5
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Chemosmosis

A

Movement of ions down a concentration gradient

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6
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When ATP is broken down, it ________ energy from the cell to use and becomes ADP and a phosphate

A

When ATP is broken down, it REALESES energy from the cell to use and becomes ADP and a phosphate

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7
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ATP -> ?

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ATP -> ADP + P + ENERGY

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8
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Where does the energy come from?

A

Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids (fats)
Proteins

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