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Choose the reason(s) why ATP is used as the primary source of cellular energy: S

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Question

Choose the reason(s) why ATP is used as the primary source of cellular energy: Select all that apply

1) The concentration of ATP in cells is fairly high, making the actual free energy of hydrolysis very negative.

2) ATP hydrolysis results in products that are at a lower energy state than the substrate, thus making it a highly exergonic reaction.

3) ATP has the highest phosphoryl group transfer potential out of all of the phosphorylated compounds in the cell.

4) ATP is kinetically stable.

Please select all that apply!

1) The concentration of ATP in cells is fairly high, making the actual free energy of hydrolysis very negative.

2) ATP hydrolysis results in products that are at a lower energy state than the substrate, thus making it a highly exergonic reaction.

3) ATP has the highest phosphoryl group transfer potential out of all of the phosphorylated compounds in the cell.

4) ATP is kinetically stable.

Explanation / Answer

Hi Answer:

Q. Why ATP is used as the primary source of cellular energy:

Answer: Option 2 and 4 [ (2) ATP hydrolysis results in products that are at a lower energy state than the substrate, thus making it a highly exergonic reaction. And (4) ATP is kinetically stable.]