ATP resynthesis
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The aerobic energy system resynthesises ATP using oxygen and yields far more ATP per molecule of fuel than anaerobic routes, but at a slower rate.
Stored ATP is limited, so it must be resynthesised continuously, with ATP being the immediate energy currency.
The aerobic energy system resynthesises ATP when oxygen is available, using carbohydrate and fat as fuels.
ATP is resynthesised from ADP and inorganic phosphate using energy from food fuels.
Topics that use ATP resynthesis
- Energy systems (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Absolute and relative values
- Aerobic and anaerobic adaptation
- Aerobic energy system and endurance performance
- Aerobic energy transfer
- Aerobic versus anaerobic ATP generation
- Anaerobic and aerobic transfer
- Anaerobic ATP regeneration
- Anaerobic energy systems at high intensity
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