Question

name any two high energy phosphates in human metabolism. why are these called so? compare these with glycerol 1 phosphate.

Answer 1

ATP, ADP, GTP etc because they have 2 or more phosphate bonds and breakage of these bonds releases energy

Answer 2

Hey dear,

● High energy phosphates -
- Phosphate containing compounds with hydrolysis ∆G° more negative than -20kJ/mol.
- Most common high-energy phosphates are -
1) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
2) Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

# High energy phosphates Vs Glycerol-1-phosphate -
- ATP/ADP release high amt energy on hydrolysis while Glyverol-2-phosphate dont.
- The energy released is used for metabolic activities.

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