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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 /> <!--Should there be a F-ATPase page for this like thee is for V-ATPase below? If one is made, I'd like to see links to the animations/movies referenced at https://twitter.com/NathanRoberts17/status/943428752113094656 there. | ||
* '''V-ATPase''' or Vacuolar-type H+ ATPase couples the energy to proton transport across membranes. For details see [[V-ATPase]];<br /> | * '''V-ATPase''' or Vacuolar-type H+ ATPase couples the energy to proton transport across membranes. For details see [[V-ATPase]];<br /> | ||
* '''A-ATPase''' are found in archaea. For details see [[A-ATP Synthase]];<br /> | * '''A-ATPase''' are found in archaea. For details see [[A-ATP Synthase]];<br /> | ||