Which of the following statements about ATP is false?
A) ATP drives the transport of certain solutes (e.g., amino acids) across cell membranes.
B) ATP activates contractile proteins in muscle cells so that cells can shorten and perform mechanical work.
C) ATP provides the energy needed to drive energy-absorbing chemical reactions.
D) ATP is a modified nucleotide.
E) The phosphate groups of ATP are attached by high-energy hydrogen bonds.

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The statement that the phosphate groups of ATP are attached by high-energy hydrogen bonds is false. In reality, the phosphate groups are attached by high-energy covalent bonds known as phosphoanhydride bonds, which store a large amount of potential energy.

Which of the Following Statements About ATP Is False