Use the following figure to answer the questions below.

-Which of the following is the most correct interpretation of the figure?
A)Inorganic phosphate is created from organic phosphate.
B)Energy from catabolism can be used directly for performing cellular work.
C)ADP + ᵢ are a set of molecules that store energy for catabolism.
D)ATP is a molecule that acts as an intermediary to store energy for cellular work.
E) ᵢ acts as a shuttle molecule to move energy from ATP to ADP.

Question

Use the following figure to answer the questions below.
 
-Which of the following is the most correct interpretation of the figure?
A)Inorganic phosphate is created from organic phosphate. 
B)Energy from catabolism can be used directly for performing cellular work. 
C)ADP + ᵢ are a set of molecules that store energy for catabolism. 
D)ATP is a molecule that acts as an intermediary to store energy for cellular work. 
E) ᵢ acts as a shuttle molecule to move energy from ATP to ADP.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows a cycle of energy transfer within cells, where energy is obtained from catabolism (breaking down molecules) and used for cellular work. ATP is a molecule that acts as an intermediary to store and transfer energy for cellular work, and the figure demonstrates how ATP can be hydrolyzed (broken down by water) to release energy for cellular processes. Therefore, option D is the correct interpretation of the figure.

Use the Following Figure to Answer the Questions Below