ATP Flashcards
1
Q
what does ATP stand for?
A
adenosine triphosphate
2
Q
what enzyme hydrolyses atp
A
atp hydrolase
3
Q
products of hydrolysis of atp
A
adp and an inorganic phosphate group
4
Q
what is ATP used for
A
active transport
protein synthesis
muscle contraction
5
Q
what can the inorganic phosphate do
A
phosphoryolate other compounds to make them more reactive such as lowering activation energy
6
Q
what enzyme catalyses condensation
A
ATP synthase
7
Q
when does condensation of atp happen?
A
during respiration
8
Q
properties of ATP
A
releases energy in small, manageable amounts - no energy wasted
one only bond is hydrolysed - immediate energy release
