Question

How is energy released from molecules to power cellular functions?(1 point)
Responses

An ATP molecule adds a phosphate group, forming ADP.
An ATP molecule adds a phosphate group, forming ADP.
An ADP molecule releases a phosphate group, forming ATP.
An ADP molecule releases a phosphate group, forming ATP.
An ATP molecule releases a phosphate group, forming ADP.
An ATP molecule releases a phosphate group, forming ADP.
An ADP molecule adds a phosphate group, forming ATP

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The correct response is: **An ATP molecule releases a phosphate group, forming ADP.**

When ATP (adenosine triphosphate) releases one of its phosphate groups, it undergoes hydrolysis, converting to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and releasing energy that can be used to power various cellular functions.