ATP

Question 1

Describe the structure of ATP

Answer 1

Its a nucleotide, 3 phosphate + adenine + ribose

Question 2

What is the real name of ATP and ADP

Answer 2

Adenine triphosphate and Adenosine diphosphate

Question 3

Explain the function of ATP

Answer 3

Stored energy is broken down into glucose and then made into ATP because no cellular process needs as much energy as glucose provides

Question 4

State the reversible reaction of ATP + water

Answer 4

ATP + water=ADP + Pi + energy
ATP-ADP is a hydrolysis reaction and is catalysed by ATP hydrolase

ADP-ATP is a condensation reaction and is catalysed by ATP synthase
This reaction is referred to as phosphorylation