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ATP and Fuel for Exercise

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Energy is released from ATP when
a)
a phosphate group is added
b)
adenine bonds to ribose
c)
ATP is exposed to sunlight
d)
a phosphate group is removed
2.
Which bond of the ATP molecule is broken in order to release energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
3.

Which of the following results in the re-synthesis of ATP molecules?

a)

The breaking of the bond between the 5-carbon sugar and the 1st phosphate group

b)

The addition of a phosphate group

c)

The removal of a phosphate group

d)

The addition of glucose

4.

There is enough ATP stored in the muscles to sustain maximal contractions lasting

a)

2-3 seconds

b)

10-12 seconds

c)

30-40 seconds

d)

1-2 minutes

5.

Which of the following is NOT used as a fuel to re-synthesise ATP from ADP?

a)

Phosphocreatine

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Lactate

6.

Carbohydrates are stored in the muscles as

a)

Glucose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Triglycerides

7.

The process of re-synthesising ATP from ADP and phosphate is called

a)

Acidosis

b)

Periodisation

c)

Phosphorylation

d)

Photosynthesis

8.

Phosphocreatine (PC) provides energy for ATP re-synthesis for approximately

a)

2-3 seconds

b)

10-12 seconds

c)

30-40 seconds

d)

1-2 minutes

9.

Which of the following is the body's main source of fuel at rest and during prolonged sub-maximal exercise?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Phosphocreatine

10.

Proteins are mainly used for

a)

growth and repair of tissue

b)

energy production during low intensity exercise

c)

energy production during high intensity exercise

d)

energy production during rest or while asleep

11.

What is the main source of fuel to re-synthesise ATP during high intensity exercise?

a)

Phosphocreatine

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Fats

12.

Fats are stored in the muscle as

a)

Fats

b)

Triglycerides

c)

Free Fatty Acids

d)

Amino Acids