1 point What properties of phosphate allow it to be a major

(1 point What properties of phosphate allow it to be a major functional group associated with biological macromolecules in ways that sulfates, nitrates, and carbonates are not? (13) nitrate carbonate sulfate phosphate

Solution

1. Phosphate has immense buffering capacity. It maintains the pH of all biological solutions.

2. Phosphate bond makes extremely high energy bond in the form of ATP, ADP and AMP. This energy can be used in various chemical reactions. The amount of energy available in the corresponding sulfates, nitrates, and carbonates is not as high as that in phosphate.