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ATP synthase uses mechanical energy as its energy source.
ATP synthase is an enzyme in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells composed of two major parts, a rotating head, and a catalyzing end. As protons form one side of the inner membrane of the mitochondria diffuse across the bilayer through ATP sythase, it causes the rotating head to rotate and act like a motor, Converting Mechanical energy into chemical energy to bond a phosphate group to ADP and form ATP.
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What spins to provide energy for adding a phosphate group to ADP?
The rotor part of the ATP synthase enzyme.
Where in the process of cellular respiration does ATP synthase make ATP?
ATP synthase is involved in making ATP + P at the membrane in the mitochondria. This occurs at the beginning of the Krebs cycle.
How does ATP snythase produce ATP?
ATP synthase is an enzyme that speeds up the production of ADP to ATP. It doesn't need anything. It is just doing what is it is meant to do.
Where are ATP synthase complexes located?
They are found in mitochondria and in chloroplasts.In mitochondria, the ATP synthase complexes are embedded in the inner membrane. In chloroplasts, the ATP synthase complexes are embedded in the thylakoid membranes.
H ions move through channels of what in the inner membrane?
H plus ions move through channels of the ATP synthase in the inner membrane. It is a type of enzyme that allows protons to move through the mitochondrial membrane.
What drives the ATP synthase reactions that produced ATP?
The proton gradient produced by the electron transport chain powers ATP production. This process is called chemiosmosis, in which H+ ions from the thylakoid space (in mitochondria they are in the intermembrane space) pass through ATP synthase to areas of lower concentration (in chloroplasts, the stroma, and in mitochondria, the mitochondrial matrix). As they pass through ATP synthase, the catalytic knob of the ATP synthase is turned. The turning of this knob (which is powered by diffusion of H+ ions) powers the anabolic production of ATP.
When ATP synthase in activated it adds a phosphate group to what molecule?
ATP synthase catalyzes the addition of a phosphate group to an ADP molecule. ADP + ATP synthase + P --> ATP + ATP synthase (ATP synthase on both sides of the equation indicates that, as an enzyme, it is not used up in the reaction.)
What spins to provide energy for adding a phosphate group to ADP?
The rotor part of the ATP synthase enzyme.
Which protein complex allows hydrogen ions to rush out of the thylacoid providing energy that can be used to make a molecule?
ATP synthase allows H+ ions to pass through the thylakoid membrane.
What is the difference between ATPase and ATP synthase?
They both are enzymes related to ATP. The difference lies in that ATPase breaks down ATP while ATP synthase synthesizes ATP.
Where are the catalytic knobs of ATP synthase located?
The catalytic knobs of ATP synthase would be located on the stromal side of the membrane. Protons travel through ATP synthase from the thylakoid space to the stroma.
Where in the process of cellular respiration does ATP synthase make ATP?
ATP synthase is involved in making ATP + P at the membrane in the mitochondria. This occurs at the beginning of the Krebs cycle.
What powers the ATP synthase enzyme in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process that plants convert solar energy into the energy stored in chemical bonds. This consists of two reactions, light dependent and light independent.
Which of these phosphorylates ADP to make ATP?
ATP synthase
What are enzymes that creates ATP called?
ATP Synthase
Which of the following couples chemiosmosis to energy storage?
ATP synthase couples chemiosmosis to energy storage.
Which of the following is false about the structure and function of ATP synthase?
At least 10 protons pass through ATP synthase in order to make a molecule of ATP.
