Which of the Following Statements About ATP Is True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ATP is true?

• A) The hydrolysis of ATP is exergonic.
• B) ATP consists of adenine bonded to deoxyribose.
• C) ATP releases a relatively small amount of energy when hydrolyzed.
• D) An active cell requires about 100 molecules of ATP per second.
• E) On average, ATP is consumed within one second of its formation.

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