Question:
During the hydrolysis of ATP, energy is released, but most of the molecule, the ADP portion, remains intact. How does this compare to what happens to a molecule of glucose when it is used as an energy source?
Author: fahr datAnswer:
During the hydrolysis of ATP the ADP is retained and recycled. This is in contrast to the oxidation of glucose, in which the entire molecule is catabolized. When a cell uses glucose during cellular respiration the entire molecule is oxidized and converted into water and carbon dioxide.
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