Breaking of the terminal phosphate of ATP releases about _ kcal/mol of energy.
Correct answer: D. 7.3kcal/mol
- A. 20 kcal/mol
- B. 12kcal/mol
- C. 3.5kcal/mol
- D. 7.3kcal/mol
Explanation
The release of terminal phosphate in a single ATP molecule occurs using water; the energy released is equivalent to 7.3 kcal/mol.
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