Chapter 23, Problem 23.54EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the meaning of the designation ${\text{PP}}_{\text{i}}$

Concept introduction: ${\text{PP}}_{\text{i}}$ is the chemical species which is formed during the conversion of ATP molecule into AMP molecule. This reaction is considered important in metabolic pathways because a large amount of energy is released which can be utilized for various processes. The reaction for generation of ${\text{PP}}_{\text{i}}$ is:

${\text{ATP + H}}_2\text{O}\to {\text{AMP + PP}}_{\text{i}}$