Why is ATP an important molecule in metabolism?It provides energy coupling between exergonic and endergonicreactions.Its hydrolysis provides an input of free energy for exergonic reactionIts terminal phosphate group contains a strong covalent bond that,when hydrolyzed, releases free energy.It is one of the four building blocks for DNA synthesis.

All living things include ATP, which is needed for almost all cellular energy-consuming processes.…

Why is ATP an important molecule in metabolism? It provides energy coupling between exergonic and endergonic reactions. Its hydrolysis provides an input of free energy for exergonic reactic Its terminal phosphate group contains a strong covalent bond that, when hydrolyzed, releases free energy. It is one of the four building blocks for DNA synthesis.

Why is ATP an important molecule in metabolism? It provides energy coupling between exergonic and endergonic reactions. Its hydrolysis provides an input of free energy for exergonic reactic Its terminal phosphate group contains a strong covalent bond that, when hydrolyzed, releases free energy. It is one of the four building blocks for DNA synthesis.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter3: Cells And How They Work

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4CT: The cells of your body never use nucleic acids as an energy source. Can you suggest a reason why?

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