Which of the following best characterizes the role of ATP in cellular metabolism?

• A. The release of free energy during the hydrolysis of ATP heats the surrounding environment.
• B. It is catabolized to carbon dioxide and water.
• C. The DG associated with its hydrolysis is positive.
• D. The charge on the phosphate group of ATP tends to make the molecule very water-soluble.
• E. The free energy released by ATP hydrolysis may be coupled to an endergonic process via the formation of a phosphorylated intermediate.