Which of the following is a characteristic of ATP?
A)The energy of hydrolysis is the same for all of the phosphate groups of the molecule.
B)ATP does not hydrolyze spontaneously due to a very high activation energy.
C)The ∆G of hydrolysis within the cell is substantially greater than the ∆G°¢ due to a higher concentration of ATP with respect to ADP.
D)Electrostatic attraction of the phosphate groups contributes to a more exergonic free energy.

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ATP does not hydrolyze spontaneously due to a very high activation energy, which prevents it from breaking down without enzymatic assistance.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of ATP