3.1 Importance of ATP Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 components of an ATP molecule?
A
3 Phosphate groups, Ribose sugar, Nitrogenous base
2
Q
What are 6 uses of ATP?
A
Active transport
Metabolic processes
Movement
Nerve transmission
Synthesis of materials
Secretion
3
Q
When ATP goes to ADP +P what type of reaction is it and what catalyst is used?
A
Hydrolysis reaction
ATP pase
exergonic
4
Q
When ADP +P goes to ATP what type of reaction is it and what catalyst is used?
A
Condensation
ATP synthetase
endergonic
