Physical Education A-Level
Fast ATP resynthesis
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Creatine kinase breaks down phosphocreatine into creatine and phosphate, and the energy released rebuilds ADP back to ATP, making this the fastest way to make ATP.
Topics that use Fast ATP resynthesis
- Energy systems (AQA A-Level)
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- Anaerobic ATP regeneration
- Anaerobic energy systems at high intensity
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