Figure 9.1
-Refer to Figure 9.1.What characteristic of this molecule (ATP)is responsible for its high energy level compared to AMP?
A)the nitrogen atoms in adenine
B)the phosphorus atoms in the phosphate groups
C)the C-H bonds of the ribose sugar
D)the closely spaced negative charges associated with the phosphate groups

Question

Figure 9.1 
-Refer to Figure 9.1.What characteristic of this molecule (ATP)is responsible for its high energy level compared to AMP?
A)the nitrogen atoms in adenine 
B)the phosphorus atoms in the phosphate groups 
C)the C-H bonds of the ribose sugar 
D)the closely spaced negative charges associated with the phosphate groups

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The closely spaced negative charges associated with the phosphate groups are responsible for the high energy level of ATP compared to AMP. The repulsion between the negative charges requires a substantial amount of energy for the phosphate bonds to break, releasing energy for cellular processes.

Figure 9.1 -Refer to Figure 9.1.What Characteristic of This Molecule (ATP)is Responsible