Multiple Choice
Why are primary active transporters many times called ATPases?
A) They must first bind to an ATP molecule before binding any transported molecule.
B) ATP is the universal currency to get work done in the cell.
C) ATP is synthesized during the reverse reaction and is named for that ability.
D) They often breakdown ATP to AMP and pyrophosphate (an ATPase activity) .
E) They act as enzymes to release energy from ATP.
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