To get work done in cells, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) releases energy by ________.

Question

a
adenine bonding to ribose to make adenosine.
b
the third phosphate group being removed from ATP.
c
a phosphate group added to the end.
d
ATP being exposed to light.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

b the third phosphate group being removed from ATP.

When the third phosphate group is removed from ATP, energy is released, which can then be used by the cell to perform work. This process converts ATP into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate.