Which of the Following Statements Regarding ATP Is True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding ATP is true?

• A) the energy of hydrolysis is the same for all of the phosphate groups of the molecule
• B) despite the very exergonic nature of the hydrolysis, ATP does not hydrolyze spontaneously due to a very high activation energy
• C) the ΔG of hydrolysis within the cell is substantially greater than the ΔG°′ due to a higher concentration of ATP with respect to ADP
• D) electrostatic attraction of the phosphate groups contributes to a more exergonic free energy
• E) both b and c are correct

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