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

phosphate group.
phosphate group.

oxygen atom.
oxygen atom.

amino group.
amino group.

hydrogen atom.

1 answer

The correct response is:

phosphate group.

When a phosphate group is added to ADP (adenosine diphosphate), it forms ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is a higher energy molecule that cells use to carry and transfer energy.