ATP Can Be Used as the Cell's Energy Exchange Mechanism

question 39

Multiple Choice

ATP can be used as the cell's energy exchange mechanism because

• A) endergonic reactions can be fueled by coupling them with the formation of ATP from ADP.
• B) ATP is the most energy-rich small molecule in the cell.
• C) endergonic reactions can be fueled by coupling them with the hydrolysis of high-energy phosphate bonds in ATP.
• D) ATP is a disposable form of chemical energy, used once and then discarded by the cell.

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