The Maintenance of a High ATP to ADP Ratio Within

Question

The maintenance of a high ATP to ADP ratio within cells ensures that
A) the hydrolysis of ADP to ATP will be strongly exergonic.
B) the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP will be strongly exergonic.
C) the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP will be strongly endergonic.
D) the hydrolysis of ADP to ATP will be an energy releasing reaction.
E) the conversion of ADP to ATP will proceed spontaneously.

Accepted Answer

The high ATP to ADP ratio within cells ensures that the hydrolysis (breakdown) of ATP to ADP and inorganic phosphate (Pi) is strongly exergonic, meaning it releases a significant amount of energy. This energy release is crucial for powering various cellular processes.