Asked by CHRIS

Read the following pathways carefully. Then, choose the pathway that correctly shows the relationships between ATP, ADP, chemical bonds, and energy.

ATP + P + energy mc001-1.jpg ADP

ATP mc001-2.jpg ADP + P + energy

ADP mc001-3.jpg ATP + P + energy

ADP + P + energy mc001-4.jpg ADP

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The second pathway is correct:

ATP → ADP + P + energy

Explanation: Hydrolysis of ATP (removal of the terminal phosphate) yields ADP + inorganic phosphate (P) and releases energy that the cell can use. Conversely, forming ATP from ADP + P requires an input of energy.