Unit 3: Energy- ATP Flashcards
1
Q
ATP stands for
A
adenosinetriphosphate
2
Q
structure of ATP
A
3 phosphates bonded to a ribose sugar bonded to a base
3
Q
function of ATP
A
powers chemical reactions
4
Q
energy coupling
A
the atp produced by an exergonic reaction powers a endergonic reaction
5
Q
how does ATP turn into ADP
A
ATP loses one of the phosphates bonded to it through hydrolysis which leaves ADP, energy, and a phosphate
