If energy-coupling between the reactions ATP ---> ADP and H---> H-P is direct, how many enzymes and how many steps are required, and how is coupling accomplished? 1. One enzyme, two steps; the enzyme binds ATP and P at the same time. 2. One enzyme, one step; the enzyme binds ATP and P at the same time. 3. One enzyme, one step; the enzyme binds ATP and ADP at the same time. 4. One enzyme, one step; the enzyme binds ATP and H at the same time. 5. Two enzymes, two steps; one enzyme binds ATP and one binds H at the same time. 1 2 3 4 5
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Then, we have the reaction H -> H-P, which requires energy. Since the energy coupling is direct, it means that the energy released from the first reaction is directly used for the second reaction. This can be accomplished by one enzyme that binds both ATP and H Show more…
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