ATP
Meaning of ~
high-energy bond
Where does Glycolysis occur?
Sarcoplasm of muscle cells
Would improved cycling power be a short or long term benefit?
Short term benefit
What is another name for Krebs Cycle?
citric acid cycle
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
Does glycolysis use oxygen itself?
No
Explain the purpose of creatine supplementation
It helps turn ADP back into ATP for energy & recovery
Function
oxidize substrates
What is ATP composed of?
adenine, ribose, and 3 phosphate molecules
What two things can glucose be supplied by?
blood glucose or glycogen
Theoretically what does muscle creatine provide?
Greater training adaptations
Where are the removed hydrogens transported to?
Electron Transport Chain
What are some examples of ATP-PC?
short, intense sprints and vertical jumps
What increases buffering capabilities?
endurance & sprint training
Give examples of long term benefits from creatine
lean body mass
strength
power
rate of force
muscle diameter
How is citrate formed?
Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate
What happens when ATP breaks down?
Energy is released into the cell and acidity increases due to increase in H+
Define glycolysis
a series of enzymatic reactions that metabolize glucose
What does increasing muscle creatine allow?
Greater acceleration of ATP resynthesis
When citrate goes through a series of reactions what does it result in?
2 CO2 & 1 ATP