ATP Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is ATP?
A
Adenosine triphosphate;the cell’s main energy currency.
2
Q
What are the components of ATP?
A
Adenine, ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.
3
Q
What is the role of ATP in the cell?
A
Provides energy for cellular processes like active transport, muscle contraction, and protein synthesis.
4
Q
How is ATP formed?
A
By phosphorylation of ADP using energy from cellular respiration or photosynthesis
5
Q
What happens when ATP is hydrolysed?
A
Releases energy and forms ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi).
6
Q
Where is ATP produced?
A
Primarily in the mitochondria (cellular respiration) and chloroplasts (photosynthesis).
