In living substances, the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and P is virtually the sole supply...

In living substances, the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and P is virtually the sole supply of energy. However, ATP does not release this energy spontaneously but only in cell machinery where some work is being carried out. If ATP underwent hydrolysis spontaneously at a fast rate without enzymes, would life as we know it be possible? Why or why not?

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No, the life would bot be possible. The cell regulated the break down of ATP in such a way that it occurs when the energy is required. It is stored in the cell for future use. If the ATP hydrolysis occurs in a spontaneous manner, then all of the ATP present in the cell hydrolysed. Hence the ATP is not found in the cell for future use. There is not found any stored form of energy in the form of ATP. That's why there is not found energy for carrying out the work in furture purpose. Hence the cell is not able to perform its basic functions in the absence of energy. Hence this leadd to death of the cell. That's why the life would not be possible as found today in case of spontaneous break down of ATP.

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