WorksheetsATP-PC
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 80secs
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
