What Best Characterizes The Role Of Atp In Cellular Metabolism?

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What Best Characterizes The Role Of Atp In Cellular Metabolism?

(see book section: Concept 8.3: ATP powers cellular work by coupling exergonic reactions to endergonic reactions) A) The DG associated with its hydrolysis is positive. B) It is catabolized to carbon dioxide and water. C) The free energy released by ATP hydrolysis may be coupled to an endergonic process via the formation of a phosphorylated intermediate. D) The charge on the phosphate group of ATP tends to make the molecule very water-soluble. E) The release of free energy during the hydrolysis of ATP heats the surrounding environment.
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C) The free energy released by ATP hydrolysis may be coupled to an endergonic process via the formation of a phosphorylated intermediate.

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