Question

Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and Pi releases energy:

a) Yes, this is a highly exergonic reaction
b) No, ADP captures energy after ATP hydrolysis
c) Only in endergonic conditions
d) No, the energy remains in ATP
e) Only after reduction of energy carriers

Answer 1

Yes, this is a highly exergonic reaction. (Option A)

Explanation:

In ATP hydrolysis, water is used to divide ATP to form ADP and obtain energy. Then energy which comes from ATP hydrolysis used in the activities of the living cells.

Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and Pi releases energy, and this is a highly exergonic reaction since the ortho-phosphate group is highly stabilized in nature and making the product's adenosine diphosphate and inorganic phosphate low in energy compared to the reactant adenosine triphosphate.