Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 3 - Energy, Catalysis, and Biosynthesis - Questions - Page 117: Question 3-10 C

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

The hydrolysis of ATP-->AMP results in one pyrophosphate $(PP_{i})$ molecule. The hydrolysis of $(PP_{i})$ results in two phosphate molecules. This hydrolysis of $(PP_{i})$ releases the same amount of energy as the initial hydrolysis of ATP. Thus, in total there is a double release of energy.
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