Which of the following is energy rich compound formed in cellular respiration?

ADP

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Glucose

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Water

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ATP

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Oxygen

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Solution

The correct option is D ATP
During cellular respiration, the energy formed in mitochondria is stored in the form of ATP which is also known as energy currency of the cell. It provides energy for all the life activities by its breakdown into ADP and Pi. ATP contains three phosphate group which has high energy bond. On the hydrolysis of ATP energy is released and ADP formed.

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