Question
What chemical change occurs to ATP when it reacts with water and releases energy?
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ATP binds to chlorophyll to allow plants to use the sun's energy.
The ATP molecule loses a phosphate, becoming ADP.
The ATP molecule gains a phosphate, becoming ADP.
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ATP binds to chlorophyll to allow plants to use the sun's energy.
The ATP molecule loses a phosphate, becoming ADP.
The ATP molecule gains a phosphate, becoming ADP.
Answers
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The correct answer is: **The ATP molecule loses a phosphate, becoming ADP.**
When ATP (adenosine triphosphate) reacts with water, it undergoes hydrolysis, where it loses one of its phosphate groups and is converted into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and an inorganic phosphate (Pi). This process releases energy that can be used by the cell for various biological functions.
When ATP (adenosine triphosphate) reacts with water, it undergoes hydrolysis, where it loses one of its phosphate groups and is converted into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and an inorganic phosphate (Pi). This process releases energy that can be used by the cell for various biological functions.