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[[ATPase]] is an enzyme which catalyzes the breakdown of ATP into ADP and a phosphate ion. This dephosphorylation releases energy which the enzyme uses to drive other reactions. ATPAse types include:<br /> | [[ATPase]] is an enzyme which catalyzes the breakdown of ATP into ADP and a phosphate ion. This dephosphorylation releases energy which the enzyme uses to drive other reactions. ATPAse types include:<br /> | ||
* '''F-ATPase''' - the prime producers of ATP;<br /> | * '''F-ATPase''' - the prime producers of ATP;<br /> | ||
* '''V-ATPase''' or Vacuolar-type H+ ATPase couples the energy to proton transport across membranes | * '''V-ATPase''' or Vacuolar-type H+ ATPase couples the energy to proton transport across membranes;<br /> | ||
* '''A-ATPase''' are found in archaea;<br /> | * '''A-ATPase''' are found in archaea. For details see [[A-ATP Synthase]];<br /> | ||
* '''P-ATPase''' transport ions;<br /> | * '''P-ATPase''' transport ions;<br /> | ||
* '''E-ATPase''' hydrolyze extracellular ATP. <br /> | * '''E-ATPase''' hydrolyze extracellular ATP. <br /> | ||