What chemical change occurs to ATP when it reacts with water and releases energy?
a
The ATP molecule loses a phosphate, becoming ADP.
b
The ATP molecule becomes membrane bound as a sodium-potassium pump.
c
The ATP molecule gains a phosphate, becoming ADP.
d
ATP binds to chlorophyll to allow plants to use the sun's energy.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
a The ATP molecule loses a phosphate, becoming ADP.
When ATP (adenosine triphosphate) reacts with water through a process known as hydrolysis, it loses one of its phosphate groups, resulting in the formation of ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and releasing energy in the process.
