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

Responses

oxygen atom.
oxygen atom.

phosphate group.
phosphate group.

hydrogen atom.
hydrogen atom.

amino group.

1 answer

The correct answer is phosphate group. Adding a phosphate group to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) transforms it into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is a higher energy molecule that can carry energy in cells.