Function – Provide energy for the cell

ATP = Adenosine Triphosphate

ADP = Adenosine Diphosphate

ATPase – An enzyme that causes the change of ATP to ADP

ATP Synthase – Used to generate ATP in cells

Anabolic Reaction – Builds up complex molecules needed by the cell (e.g. Protein Synthesis)

Catabolic Reaction - Decomposes food molecules and discharges energy and chemicals for further use (e.g. digestion)

ATP

The ATP Cycle!