Why Is ATP an Important Molecule in Metabolism

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why is ATP an important molecule in metabolism?

• A)Its hydrolysis provides an input of free energy for exergonic reactions.
• B)It provides energy coupling between exergonic and endergonic reactions.
• C)Its terminal phosphate group contains a strong covalent bond that when hydrolyzed releases free energy.
• D)Its terminal phosphate bond has higher energy than the other two.
• E)A, B, C, and D

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