Question

model 2 - hydrolysis of atp

1. the reaction in model 2 is reversible.

a. write a reaction for the process that is the reverse.
your answer

1. the reaction in model 2 is reversible.

b. this reaction is called phosphorylation. explain why this name is appropriate for the reaction above.
your answer
the conversion of atp to adp is not only exothermic, and provides free energy for many processes needed to sustain life.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify reverse reaction

The forward reaction is ATP hydrolysis. The reverse is the formation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.
ADP + Pi + Energy → ATP

Step2: Explain phosphorylation name

Phosphorylation involves adding a phosphate group. In the reverse reaction, a phosphate group is added to ADP to form ATP.

Answer:

a. ADP + Pi + Energy → ATP
b. The name phosphorylation is appropriate because it involves the addition of an inorganic phosphate (Pi) group to ADP to form ATP.