ATP can be hydrolyzed in two ways: the removal of terminal phosphate to form adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate, or the removal of a terminal diphosphate to yield adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and pyrophosphate.
Driving with failing or broken struts is dangerous because they do not sufficiently dampen side-to-side and front-to-back weight transfers.
1 If your vehicle bottoms out on bumps, you may need new shocks and struts. 2  Checkups are the key to preventing the effects of worn shocks and/or struts. 3  Properly functioning shocks and struts make for safer driving.  Next Article in Living Â».