When the Terminal Phosphate Group of ATP Is Removed by Hydrolysis

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the terminal phosphate group of ATP is removed by hydrolysis, forming ADP and inorganic phosphate, the type of reaction that occurs is _____.

• A) endothermic
• B) exothermic
• C) standard
• D) free

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