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Answer:
b. the bond between the phosphate groups is broken to release energy
Explanation:
- Phosphate groups are negatively charged => there is a pull between the two groups
=> it's easy to break this bond & ATP is unstable
=> ATP has a lot of free energy
- breaking the bond between phosphate groups makes the molecules more stable (aka contains less free energy)
=> delta G <0
=> breaking this bond releases energy
- the energy released by ATP is then used to transport large molecules against the concentration gradient
The bond between the phosphate groups is broken to release energy. This energy helps in the transport of molecules across the cell membrane against the concentration gradient.
- ATP is also called as the energy factory for the cell. It is also required for various metabolic processes within and outside the cell.
- It has a role in transfer of macromolecules like proteins, lipids, and other into and out of the cell.
- It is difficult for molecules to be transported into and out of the cell across a cell membrane against a concentration gradient for this energy in the form of ATP is required.
- When the hydrolysis of the molecule of ATP occurs it releases the phosphate group along with the release of energy this energy is necessary for the active transport of molecules against the concentration gradient across a cell membrane.
- Hence, the bond between the phosphate groups is broken to release energy. This energy helps in the transport of molecules across the cell membrane against the concentration gradient.
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