The ATP synthase molecule is built up of different proteins
The of the structure
The F1 motor contains and chains.
The F1 also has the Adenosine DiPhosphate (ADP) molecules and the Adenosine TriPhosphate ATP binding sites. See if you can identify the base, sugar and phosphates in these molecules.
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stator
The F0 is formed of membrane bound helices
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, and what is its role?
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: How many phosphates does ADP have
