Which of the Following Is a Feature of ATP Stoichiometry

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of ATP stoichiometry in metabolic pathways?

• A)It is not a consequence of evolution.
• B)A singular number is not required.
• C)It results from biological adaptation.
• D)It cannot be predicted from any chemical considerations.

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Definitions:

Osmosis

A process where water molecules move from a region of lower solute concentration to a higher solute concentration through a semipermeable membrane.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy input, down their concentration gradient.

Facilitated Diffusion

A transport mechanism for molecules across the cell membrane via protein channels, without energy expenditure.

Energy Expenditure

The total amount of energy used by the body per day, encompassing basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and the energy used in digesting and metabolizing food.