MDCAT Biology MCQ #853

A muscle cell requires energy for contraction. When the terminal phosphate bond of ATP is broken, what is the immediate primary product alongside ADP?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #853

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A muscle cell requires energy for contraction. When the terminal phosphate bond of ATP is broken, what is the immediate primary product alongside ADP?

    • A) Adenosine monophosphate
    • B) Inorganic phosphate
    • C) Pyrophosphate
    • D) Cyclic AMP

    Answer: Inorganic phosphate

    Explanation: Breaking the terminal phosphate bond of ATP releases inorganic phosphate and energy. Pyrophosphate is released during DNA synthesis, not ATP hydrolysis.