Enzymatic reactions that use ATP as energy source

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around enzymatic reactions that utilize ATP as an energy source, exploring various examples and the role of ATP in these processes.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the specific enzymatic reactions that use ATP as an energy source.
  • Another participant asserts that many enzymatic reactions utilize ATP, though the term "every" is challenged.
  • A further contribution notes that glycolysis is an example of a process that requires ATP, highlighting that it consumes 2 ATP to convert glucose into pyruvates despite producing 4 ATP overall.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that many enzymatic reactions require ATP, but there is no consensus on the extent of this claim, as the term "every" is contested.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the completeness of examples and the specific conditions under which ATP is used in reactions may not be fully addressed.

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can anyone tell me what are the enzymatic reactions that use ATP an energy source ?
 
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Well, not *every*, but certainly very many.
 
Yes, a great many of them require ATP.

Take glycolysis for example. Even though it produces 4 ATP, it requires 2 ATP to break down glucose into pyruvates, iirc.
 

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