2. The hydrolysis of ATP is the cell’s most commonly usedexergonic reaction when performing energy coupling. Explain energycoupling, why it is necessary, and how the hydrolysis of ATP fitsinto the process. Use vocabulary words such as “endergonic,â€â€œexergonic,†“spontaneous,†and “nonspontaneous.†(8 points)
Prokaryotic organisms do not have membrane-bound organelles.However, they are able to make ATP and survive.
Assuming that bacteria cannot use their membranes to make ATP,which process can they still use in order to generate ATP? (2points)
Why can they perform this process even though they lackmembrane-bound organelles?
(2 points)
