General Biology Exam 1 – Topic – Name:

Why is ATP an important molecule in metabolism? It has high energy phosphate bonds. Its synthesis is exergonic. Its hydrolysis is endergonic. It is readily obtained from an organism's environment. It is extremely stable. Tryptophan synthetase is an enzyme that: breaks down tryptophan. makes tryptophan. needs tryptophan as a cofactor ................
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