Explain the role of ATP in active transport of ions and in named anabolic reactions
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Explanation:
Atp is required to move sodium ions and potassium ions across the membranes in opposite direction against the concentration gradient. Changes in the shape of atp syntase e moves sodium and potassium ions across the membrane in opposite direction. Phosphate binds to the specific protein molecule , changing its shape causing it to fold differently and move ions. Atp causes three sodium ions to move out of the cell and two potassium ions added to the cell causing a potential difference across the membrane which is negative inside the cell with respect to outside so both sodium and potassium leaks back across the membrane down their concentration gradient. This causes more movements like muscle contractions. Anabolism requires ATP because energy is used to make Complex compounds from simpler once. Atp is needed to form peptide bonds from different amino acids which bind together to form proteins and lipids formed from fatty acid and glycerol.