Asked by bri

During reduction, PGA reacts with ATP and NADPH. What does ATP contribute to the reaction?
Responses

hydrogen ions
hydrogen ions

electrons
electrons

carbon
carbon

phosphate group
phosphate group

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
phosphate group

ATP phosphorylates 3‑PGA (forming 1,3‑bisphosphoglycerate) and supplies the energy for the reaction; NADPH provides the reducing electrons.