ATP Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What does ATP stand for?
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
2
Q
What is the definition of ATP?
A
- ATP is an energy carrying molecule
- It is a phosphorylated nucleotide meaning a nucleotide with phosphate groups added
3
Q
Which reaction causes a phosphate group to be removed from ATP
A
Hydrolysis reaction
4
Q
What forms when ATP is hydrolysed?
A
ADP + Pi + 30.6 KJ/mol
5
Q
What does ADP stand for?
A
Adenine diphosphate
6
Q
What does the i in Pi mean?
A
It means that it is an inorganic phosphate group
bc/ its no longer attatched to the organic molecule
7
Q
How much energy per mole is released when ATP is hydrolysed?
A
30.6 KJ/mol
