ATP is not stored in large quantities because its phosphate bonds are unstable; however, its constant interconversion between ATP and ADP makes it an efficient immediate energy store.
ATP is not stored in large quantities because its phosphate bonds are unstable; however, its constant interconversion between ATP and ADP makes it an efficient immediate energy store.
| Front | why lots of ATP not stored in cells 2.1.3(c) |
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| Back | bonds between PO4 unstable so not useful long term, but due to the constant interconversion between ATP and ADP, its a good immediate store of energy |
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