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how does atp supply energy for cellular activities? o by breaking off a…

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how does atp supply energy for cellular activities?
o by breaking off a phosphate group from its structure
o by releasing the sugar molecule from its structure
o by adding a phosphate group to its structure
o by attaching itself to a glucose molecule

Explanation:

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ATP (adenosine - tri - phosphate) has high - energy phosphate bonds. When one of these phosphate groups is broken off through hydrolysis, energy is released which can be used for cellular activities.

Answer:

A. by breaking off a phosphate group from its structure