stalk of the structure
membrane in bedded helices
adenosine diphosphate ADP
adenosine triphosphate ATP
axle
stator
To the right is a structure of ATP synthase shown using the Jmol viewer within Proteopedia.
Exploring in 3D
- left mouse button to rotate the protein model.
- middle mouse button or scroll wheel to zoom (option-click on a Mac)
- right mouse button for more options and information (control-click on a Mac).
Have a go yourself now ==>
Click '>here</scene> for a view where the different components are coloured differently? See how many you can identify
Q1: Where is the F1 region?
Q2: How many ATP can you find?
Q3: What is the location and role of the FO region?
ATP synthase is an example of a molecular motor.
Use the Structure to answer the questions below.
Q4: How many phosphates does ATP have?
Q5: What would be the xxxxxx
