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ATP and CP Reserves
ATP is constantly created by muscles, cannot be stored, but be used.
Creatine Phosphate (CP) is the storage molecule for ATP.
ATP + CP = ADP + CP
Energy stored in CP can convert ADP back to ATP
ADP + CP = ATP + creatine (enzyme used is CPK)
Creatine Phosphate (CP) is the storage molecule for ATP.
ATP + CP = ADP + CP
Energy stored in CP can convert ADP back to ATP
ADP + CP = ATP + creatine (enzyme used is CPK)