Q. 18.77 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write an equation for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The equation for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP is $ATP+H_{2}O\to ADO+P_i+7.3 kcal/mole$.

Step 1: Given Information

We need to write the equation for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP.

Step 2: Explanation

The food we eat is oxidized and releases energy, which is stored in the form of adenosine triphosphate(ATP). The hydrolysis of ATP produces adenosine diphosphate(ADP), a phosphate group$\left(P_i\right)$, and the energy of $7.3 kcal per mole of ATP$, as shown in the equation below $ATP+H_{2}O\to ADO+P_i+7.3 kcal/mole$.