structures and properties of atp

Question 1

Where does any energy come from in an organism?

Answer 1

ATP

Question 2

What is the other name for ATP?

Answer 2

Universal energy carrier

Question 3

Why is ATP useful?

Answer 3

Energy is released in small amounts, energy is released in a single step reaction, it is quickly broken down and resynthesised, energy is released immediately, soluble in water, the inorganic phosphate can be used to phosphorylate other compounds

Question 4

Where can ATP be resynthesized?

Answer 4

Respiration or photosynthesis

Question 5

What is the difference in energy given off as?

Answer 5

Heat

Question 6

What is ATP made from?

Answer 6

ADP and Pi

Question 7

What is the enzyme needed to make ATP?

Answer 7

ATP synthase

Question 8

What is the enzyme needed to hydrolyse ATP?

Answer 8

ATP hydrolase

Question 9

What is ATP used in?

Answer 9

Active transport, synthesis reactions, muscle contraction, cell division, light independent reaction, first stage of glycolysis

Question 10

Is ATP stored in organisms?

Answer 10

No, it is continuously hydrolysed and resynthesised