When ATP Is Hydrolyzed to Activate a Target Protein, What

question 41

Multiple Choice

When ATP is hydrolyzed to activate a target protein, what is often the fate of the inorganic phosphate that is released?

• A) It is secreted as waste.
• B) It is always used to regenerate more ATP.
• C) It may be used to form a phosphorylated intermediate.
• D) It enters the nucleus to be incorporated in a nucleotide.

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