6.4 ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate

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Biology 1230 Chapter 6

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What makes up ATP?

An adenosine backbone with three phosphate groups

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What are the phosphate groups of ATP

Alpha, Beta and Gamma (closest to furthest from ribose sugar)

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How is energy released through ATP hydrolysis?

When high energy bonds are broken within ATP, converting it to adenosine diphosphate and inorganic phosphate

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The sodium-potassium pump

  • Requires energy

  • Is an example of energy coupling

  • Pumps 3 sodium ions out the cell and 2 potassium ions into the cell