Question

what ion is a component of atp, one of the most important energy carrier molecules in the body? type the chemical formula and include the charge of the ion in your answer. use the polyatomic ion key on the keyboard rather than the division symbol. provide your answer below:

Explanation:

Step1: Recall ATP structure

ATP (adenosine - tri - phosphate) has phosphate groups.

Step2: Identify the ion

The ion is the phosphate ion.

Answer:

$PO_{4}^{3 - }$