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The removal of a phosphate group from ATP results in the formation of

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Adenosine diphosphate
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Adenosine monophosphate
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Adenine diphosphate
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Adenine monophosphate
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Solution

The correct option is A Adenosine diphosphate
The expanded form of ATP is adenosine triphosphate. It is also known as the energy currency of the cell. During the life activities such as movement of muscles, chemical reactions in the cell, the ATP is broken down into ADP and phosphate and this energy is utilized.

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