Question

question 10
how does atp release its stored energy?
a ribose sugar group is replaced
an adenosine group is removed
a high energy phosphate group is replaced
a high energy phosphate group is removed
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Explanation:

ATP (adenosine - triphosphate) has three phosphate groups. The energy is stored in the high - energy bonds between the phosphate groups. When one of the high - energy phosphate groups is removed through hydrolysis, energy is released.

Answer:

D. a high energy phosphate group is removed