Solved

The Cleavage of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) to Adenosine Monophosphate (AMP)

Question 4

Multiple Choice

The cleavage of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to adenosine monophosphate (AMP) + pyrophosphate is said to supply more energy than the cleavage of ATP to ADP + phosphate.Why?


A) ATP → ADP + phosphate cleaves a phosphoanhydride bond, and ATP → AMP + pyrophosphate cleaves a phosphodiester bond.
B) The cleavage to AMP and pyrophosphate is followed by the degradation of AMP by adenosine deaminase.
C) The cleavage to AMP and pyrophosphate is followed by the degradation of pyrophosphate.
D) ATP → ADP + phosphate cleaves a phosphoanhydride bond, and ATP → AMP + pyrophosphate cleaves a phosphate ester bond.
E) ATP → ADP + phosphate cleaves a phosphate ester bond, and ATP → AMP + pyrophosphate cleaves a phosphoanhydride bond.

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents