Hydrolysis of ATP Releases Energy, Which Results in the Production

question 61

Multiple Choice

Hydrolysis of ATP releases energy, which results in the production of ADP and inorganic phosphate. What is commonly the immediate fate of the inorganic phosphate in the cell?

• A) It is secreted as waste.
• B) It is phosphorylated.
• C) It is hydrolyzed to release additional energy.
• D) It is used to form a phosphorylated intermediate.

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Definitions:

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