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1
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Why is glucose not a good immediate energy source for a cell?

A
  • Stable so energy is released slowly.
  • Large amount of energy released - difficult to manage.
  • Many reactions required to release energy.
2
Q

If an inorganic phosphate molecule is added to ADP from a donor molecule we call this…

A

Substrate-Level Phosphorylation

3
Q

What is the equation for respiration?

A

Glucose + Oxygen –> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP)

4
Q

ATP + Water –> ?

A

ATP + Water –> ADP + Pi + Energy

5
Q

ADP + Pi + Energy –> ?

A

ADP + Pi + Energy –> ATP + Water

6
Q

Which enzyme is required to catalyse the hydrolysis of ATP?

A

ATP Hydrolase (ATPase)

7
Q

What is the function of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?

A

To provide the energy to carry out processes in cells.

8
Q

Describe the bond that holds the outer phosphate group on an ATP molecule.

A

Weak

Unstable

Easily broken

9
Q

When a inorganic phosphate molecule is added to another molecule we call it…

A

phosphorylation

10
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What are the components of an ATP nucleotide?

A

Adenine

Ribose

3 Phosphates

11
Q

If an inorganic phosphate molecule is added to ADP during respiration we call this…

A

Oxidative Phosphorylation

12
Q

What type of reaction is: ATP + Water –> ADP + Pi + Energy

A

Hydrolysis Reaction

13
Q

What are the components of an ADP nucleotide?

A

Adenine

Ribose

2 Phosphates

14
Q

Where is the energy in ATP released from?

A

The bonds between phosphate molecules

15
Q

What does AMP stand for?

A

Adenosine Monophosphate

16
Q

What does ATP stand for?

A

Adenosine Triphosphate

17
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How is ATP suited to its function as an immediate source of energy for a cell?

A
  • It’s instability means energy can be released quickly.
  • ATP is rapidly reformed from ADP.
  • Small amount of energy released so easy to manage.
  • Only a single hydrolysis reaction tak place for energy release.
18
Q

Energy from respiration takes the form of what?

A

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

19
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What does ADP stand for?

A

Adenosine Diphosphate

20
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Can ATP be stored in the body?

A

No - it is rapidly used so the body must constantly reform it.

21
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If an inorganic phosphate molecule is added to ADP during photosynthesis we call this…

A

Photophosphorylation

22
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What type of reaction is: ADP + Pi + Energy –> ATP + Water

A

Condensation Reaction

23
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Which energy requiring process does the body use ATP for?

A
  • Metabolic processes - making polypeptides form amino acids.
  • Movement - muscle contraction.
  • Active Transport - changing the shape of carrier proteins in cell membranes to move molecules against concentration gradients.
  • Secretion - to form lysosomes so cells can secrete.
  • Activation of Molecules - Phosphates from ATP can be used to phosphorylate other molecules to activate them.
24
Q

Which enzyme is required to catalyse the condensation reaction of ADP + Inorganic phosphate into ATP?

A

ATP Synthase

25
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What doe Pi stand for?

A

Inorganic phosphate molecule

26
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How is ATP resynthesised in cells?

A

from ADP and phosphate

using ATP synthase

during respiration

27
Q

Give 2 ways the hydrolysis of ATP is used in cells?

A
  1. to provide energy for other reactions
  2. to add a phosphate onto molecules - making them more reactive
28
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Give 2 ways ATP is suitable energy source for cells to use?

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  1. Releases relatively small amount of energy / little energy lost as heat;
  2. Releases energy instantaneously;
  3. Phosphorylates other compounds, making them more reactive;
  4. Can be rapidly re-synthesised;
  5. Is not lost from/does not leave cells;
29
Q

state and explain a property of water that can help it buffer temp changes

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  1. high specific heat capacity
  2. can gain or lose a lot of heat without changing temp
  3. takes a lot of heat to change the temp
30
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name 2 products of ATP hydrolysis

A

adenosine diphosphate and phosphate (ADP)

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