functions of ATP

Question 1

transport

Answer 1

supplies energy for active transport mechanisms

Question 2

mechanical

Answer 2

supplies energy for muscle contraction, cilia movement, chromosome migration, etc

Question 3

chemical

Answer 3

supplies energy for synthesis of macromolecules

Question 4

ATP Generation Mechanisms

Answer 4

is generated by the phosphorylation of ADP

Question 5

substrate level phosphorylation

Answer 5

ADP + phosphorylated substrate–> ATP + de-phosphorylated substrate

ATP + inorganic phosphate (Pi)–> ATP