The energy of ATP is released when the bonds between the _______ groups are broken.
A
adenine
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B
phosphate
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C
ribose
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D
nitrogen
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Solution
The correct option is B phosphate ATP is an energy rich molecule in which the energy is stored in the bonds between phosphate groups. Removal of one phosphate molecule from ATP forms ADP (Adenosine diphosphate) releasing energy. One more phosphate molecule can be removed from this forming AMP (Adenosine monophosphate) and this further releases energy.