Conventionally, 'P' stands for the:
Correct answer: B. Entire phosphate group
- A. Phosphorus atom
- B. Entire phosphate group
- C. Phosphorus element
- D. Phosphorus acid
Explanation
Conventionally, "P" stands for the entire phosphate group. The second and third phosphate represent the so called "high energy" bonds. If these are broken by hydrolysis far more free energy is released as compared to the other bond in the ATP molecule.
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