Which one of the following is broken down into ADP and phosphate during life activities?

adenine tri phosphorous

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adenine triphosphate

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aldose triphosphate

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adenosine triphosphate

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Solution

The correct option is D
adenosine triphosphate

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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