ATP Synthase

ATP Synthase

ATP
-ATP produced by adding a Phosphate to ADP
-universal energy currency

ATP Synthase
Structure
F0- handles flow of hydrogen ions. Contains three proteins. Couples ATP Synthase to the membrane
F1- made of many subunits, where synthesis takes place

How it works
Hydrogen ions pumped through a proton pump to a higher concentration.
Can only come back through ATP Synthase
This force gives ATP Synthase its energy

Formation
Three subunits that rotate in a cylindrical formation
Rotation causes change in structure, and thus in function
The F1 binding ability changes as structure changes
Still binds an ATP with every rotation

Uniqueness of ATP Synthase
Combining ADP and Phosphate does not require energy -> Binding of ADP and Phosphate to the same enzyme does
* unique because in other enzymes, reaction requires energy

Aplication
-Can use ATP synthase to power inorganic nickel
-In extremely large quantities, could use to help to power
Help in the transition from oil to hydrogen power