Which kind of reaction is ATP hydrolysis?
A) exergonic
B) condensation
C) Lipolysis
D) endergonic
E) Oxidation-reduction
IMAT 2024 · Question 17
Q17 - ATP and bioenergetics
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The correct answer is A) exergonic.
ATP hydrolysis releases energy (about −30.5 kJ/mol), so it's exergonic.
Endergonic (D) describes the reverse reaction, making ATP. Condensation is also the reverse, since it releases water instead of using it. No electrons change hands, so it isn't redox.
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