Focus on the interaction of ATP with the kinase first. Would you say ATP binds on the surface of the kinase or in a cleft? What color are the phosphorus atoms? What color are the Mn2+ ions? Which part of ATP do the Mn2+ ions interact with?
Focus on the interaction of ATP with the kinase first. Would you say ATP binds on the surface of the kinase or in a cleft?
What color are the phosphorus atoms?
What color are the Mn2+ ions?
Which part of ATP do the Mn2+ ions interact with?
Note: Since the given image does not indicate Mn2+ ions, the third question cannot be answered.
ATP or adenosine triphosphate is the molecule that serves as the energy currency in all living organisms. It is produced within the cells as a product of respiration. Respiration involves breaking down complex carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into simpler molecules, which are then metabolized to produce energy (ATP).
The structure of ATP consists of the adenine nitrogenous base attached to a ribose sugar moiety. To the sugar moiety, three high energy phosphate groups are attached via phosphoanhydride bonds. When energy is needed, the phosphoanhydride bonds are hydrolysed, which releases energy and the energy is used to do work.
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