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Breakdown of ATP

ATP + H2O -- ATP Hydrolase --> ADP + Pi

Hydrolysis

Synthesis of ATP

ADP + Pi --ATP Synthase--> ATP

Properties of ATP

Small - easily transported around the cell.


Easily broken down.


Constant cycle - so it is quickly remade