4 Questions
What is the enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and inorganic phosphate?
ATP hydrolase
What is the molecule formed by the condensation of ADP and inorganic phosphate?
ATP
How many phosphate groups are present in a molecule of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
Three
What can the inorganic phosphate released during ATP hydrolysis be used for?
To phosphorylate other compounds, often making them more reactive
Study Notes
ATP Hydrolysis and Synthesis
- The enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and inorganic phosphate is ATPase.
- ATP synthase is the molecule formed by the condensation of ADP and inorganic phosphate.
- A molecule of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contains three phosphate groups.
- The inorganic phosphate released during ATP hydrolysis can be used for phosphorylation reactions, biosynthesis, and other cellular processes.
Test your knowledge about the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and an inorganic phosphate group, and how this process is coupled to energy-requiring reactions within cells. Explore the role of ATP hydrolase and the utilization of inorganic phosphate in phosphorylating other compounds.
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