Which of the Following Statements Describes a Central Role That

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a central role that ATP plays in cellular metabolism?

• A) Hydrolysis of ATP provides an input of free energy for exergonic reactions.
• B) ATP provides energy coupling between exergonic and endergonic reactions.
• C) Hydrolysis of the terminal phosphate group stores free energy that is used for cellular work.
• D) Its terminal phosphate bond is stronger than most covalent bonds in other biological macromolecules.

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