How does an amino acid react with ATP?     The carboxyl group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the α-phosphorus.       The carboxyl group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the β-phosphorus.       The amino group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the β-phosphorus.       The carboxyl group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the γ-phosphorus.

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How does an amino acid react with ATP?
 
 
The carboxyl group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the α-phosphorus.
 
 
 
The carboxyl group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the β-phosphorus.
 
 
 
The amino group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the β-phosphorus.
 
 
 
The carboxyl group of the amino acid is a nucleophile that attacks the γ-phosphorus.
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