MDCAT Biology MCQ #520

A cell requires energy for active transport. When one mole of ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP, how much energy is released?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #520

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A cell requires energy for active transport. When one mole of ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP, how much energy is released?

    • A) 3.4 kcal/mol
    • B) 10.5 kcal/mol
    • C) 12.1 kcal/mol
    • D) 7.3 kcal/mol

    Answer: 7.3 kcal/mol

    Explanation: The hydrolysis of the terminal phosphate bond in ATP releases 7.3 kcal/mol. 12.1 kcal/mol refers to high-energy bonds in different contexts.