Why Are Primary Active Transporters Many Times Called ATPases

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why are primary active transporters many times called ATPases?

• A)They must first bind to an ATP molecule before binding any transported molecule.
• B)ATP is the universal currency to get work done in the cell.
• C)ATP is synthesized during the reverse reaction and is named for that ability.
• D)They often breakdown ATP to AMP and pyrophosphate (an ATPase activity).
• E)They act as enzymes to release energy from ATP.

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