Atp Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is atp made of and what role does it play?
A
Made of adenine, a ribose and 3 inorganic phosphate groups.
Plays an important role in energy transfer
2
Q
What is atp useful for?
A
Essential for metabolism and is an immediate source of energy
3
Q
How is atp made? Calculation?
A
Made during respiration by a condensation reaction by atp synthase.
ADP + Pi -> ATP + H2O
4
Q
What hydrolyses ATP? Calculation?
A
ATP hydrolase
ATP + H20 -> ADP + Pi
5
Q
How does atp release energy?
A
Breaking bonds between phosphate groups releases a small amount of energy
