Which Statement Explains Why the [ATP]/[ADP][P_i] Ratio Is Relatively Stable

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why the [ATP]/[ADP][P_i] ratio is relatively stable in a cell?

• A) [ATP] is always relatively low.
• B) ATP consumption is balanced by ATP synthase activity.
• C) ATP is used to regulate protein kinases.
• D) ATPases ensure that ATP concentration does not become too large.
• E) Energy consumption is minimized to ensure ATP is not consumed.

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