Question

What type of molecule is added to ADP to make it a higher energy molecule that can carry energy in cells?(1 point)
Responses

hydrogen atom.
hydrogen atom.

phosphate group.
phosphate group.

oxygen atom.
oxygen atom.

amino group.

Answer 1

The type of molecule that is added to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) to make it a higher energy molecule is a **phosphate group**. This process converts ADP to ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the primary energy carrier in cells.