Why might appointing supporters as a reward, instead of based on merit, detrimental to governing?

It will surely be detrimental to governing.

Explanation:

A supported who is appointed as a reward might not have the qualities needed like that of someone appointed based on merit thereby causing problems.

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the phosphate groups of atp are the key to its ability to store and supply energy. atp releases energy when it breaks bonds between its phosphate groups.