A-LEVEL BIOLOGY AQA NOTES
atp
ATP
- The structure of ATP is
ATP -> ADP |
ADP -> ATP |
|
Reaction Type |
Hydrolysis |
Condensation |
Enzyme Involved |
ATP hydrolase |
ATP synthase |
Energy profile of reaction |
Release Energy |
Requires Energy |
- The hydrolysis of ATP can be coupled to energy-requiring reaction and used to phosphorylate compounds.
- The condensation of ADP to form ATP can occur during respiration and photosynthesis.