ATP splitting Flashcards

1
Q

What is ATP made up of

A

A phosphate made up of 1 molecule of adenosine and 3 phosphate

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2
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What does the end bond of the compounds have?

A

Potential energy

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3
Q

What happens when a compound is broken?

A

Energy is released, the only energy our body understands to do work

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4
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What does A-P-P-P stand for?

A

Triphosphate as there are 3 phosphates

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5
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What breaks down the compound to release energy?

A

Enzymes (ATP-EASE)

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6
Q

When one phosphate is lost what does it become?

A

Diphosphate

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7
Q

What is the equation for this. ATP splitting?

A

ATP ADP+pi + energy

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8
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What reaction is this process that is the initial splitting

A

Exothermic

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9
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What is an exothermic reaction?

A

A reaction that releases energy

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10
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What is energy that is released broken down into?

A

Kinetic and heat energy

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11
Q

How long does ATP stores last for?

A

2 seconds an explosive action

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12
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Is ATP a reversible action?

A

Yes

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13
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How is energy restored?

A

ATP can be re-sythesised

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14
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What reaction is re-sythesising?

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Endothermic, takes energy in, needs energy

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15
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What is the equation for re-sythesising?

A

ADP + pi + energy (synthesis) = ATP

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16
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What is needed to restore phosphate bond?

A

Energy, different to splitting process

17
Q

Where does the new energy come from?

A
Food sources e.g. 
Proteins 
Carbohydrates (glucose/glycogen) 
Fats
Phosphate creatin
18
Q

What are the 3 energy systems?

A

ATP -PC system
Lactic acid system
Aerobic system

19
Q

What is selection of energy systems dependent on?

A

Intensity and duration