MDCAT Biology MCQ #188

A cell requires energy for active transport. How much energy is released when one mole of ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP under standard conditions?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #188

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A cell requires energy for active transport. How much energy is released when one mole of ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP under standard conditions?

    • A) 7.3 kcal/mol
    • B) 3.4 kcal/mol
    • C) 12.5 kcal/mol
    • D) 0.7 kcal/mol

    Answer: 7.3 kcal/mol

    Explanation: The hydrolysis of the terminal phosphate bond in ATP typically releases 7.3 kcal (31.8 kJ) of energy per mole.