ATP-PC

What does ATP stand for?

• Adenosine Tri Phosphate

• Adenosine Di Phosphate

• Adrenaline Tri Phosphorus

What does PC stand for?

• Phosphoruscreatinuous

• Phosphocreatine

What happens when ATP-PC breaks down?

• Your body converts ATP to oxygen for energy

• The ATP-PC bond breaks releasing a short burst of energy for up to 10 seconds

What is a coupled reaction?

• Two reactions happen at the same time

• One reaction occurs, followed by another

How is the breakdown of ATP a coupled reaction?

• The bond between ATP and PC breaks, but then the PC helps to put it back together

• ATP-PC breaks down and never recouples again

How long does the energy produced from ATP-PC last?

• 2 minutes

• 10 seconds

• 20 minutes

This is an example of an activity that uses ATP-PC

• 1500m run

• 2km rowing

• 100m sprint

In a game of football, ATP-PC would be used in the following situation...

• Lasting a full 90 minute game

• Jumping up to head the ball