Explain why anabolism involves a series of small energetic steps involving coupled ATP hydrolysis.
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This energy is provided by the hydrolysis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate (Pi). The reason anabolism involves a series of small energetic steps involving coupled ATP hydrolysis is to ensure that the energy Show more…
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