Asked by Akshay Sarkar on Jun 28, 2024
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The reaction ATP + H2O → ADP + Pi is classified as an
A) endergonic reaction.
B) enthalpy reaction.
C) entropy reaction.
D) exergonic reaction.
E) electrochemical reaction.
Endergonic Reaction
A chemical reaction that requires the absorption of energy to proceed, characteristic of many biosynthetic processes.
Exergonic Reaction
A chemical reaction that releases energy, often in the form of heat, making it energetically favorable.
Enthalpy Reaction
A thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total heat content of a system, representing the sum of its internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume, especially useful in the study of heat exchange in chemical reactions.
- Clarify the contribution of ATP to the metabolism of energy.
- Differentiate between various types of biochemical reactions (e.g., oxidation-reduction, phosphorylation).
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Zybrea KnightJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This reaction involves the transfer of a phosphate group from ATP to another molecule, releasing energy in the process, which classifies it as an exergonic reaction.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the contribution of ATP to the metabolism of energy.
- Differentiate between various types of biochemical reactions (e.g., oxidation-reduction, phosphorylation).