Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding ATP Synthase

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding ATP synthase?

• A) The active site contains multiple positive charges that interact with the substrates.
• B) The energy difference between bound substrate and bound product is close to zero.
• C) As an enzyme, ATP synthase is classified as a hydrolase.
• D) ATP synthase can be classified as a primary active transporter.
• E) ADP binds more tightly to the active site than ATP.

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Definitions:

Regio-

Prefix indicating the region or position in a molecule where a chemical reaction occurs.

Stereochemical

Pertains to the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the effect of this arrangement on chemical reactions and properties.

Ozonolysis-Reduction

A two-step chemical reaction that first involves the cleavage of alkenes with ozone to form carbonyl compounds, followed by reduction.

Alkene

Hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n.