ATP Flashcards
1
Q
ATP hydrolysis word equation and catalyst
A
ATP - ADP +Pi
Catalysed by ATP hydrolase
2
Q
Use of energy from hydrolysis of ATP
A
Active transport
muscle contraction
generation of nerve impulses
building large molecules from smaller ones
3
Q
what makes water boiling point so high?
A
H bonds
Polar molecule
4
Q
How does ATP release energy?
A
hydrolysis
5
Q
What are the components of ATP?
A
1 ribose
1 adenine molecule
3 phosphate groups
6
Q
What does the inorganic phosphate from hydrolysis of ATP do?
A
Phosphorylate other compounds often making them more reactive.
7
Q
ATP resynthesis how does it happen, when and what catylises it?
A
Condensation of ADP and Pi catalysed by enzyme ATP synthase during photosynthesis or resparation
