The Release of Pyrophosphate from ATP to Give AMP and PPi

question 77

Multiple Choice

The release of pyrophosphate from ATP to give AMP and PPi, followed by the hydrolysis of the pyrophosphate, releases approximately the same amount of energy as

• A) sucrose breakdown.
• B) protein digestion.
• C) glucose oxidation.
• D) glycogen production.
• E) ATP → ADP + Pi

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