Question

complete each statement by filling in the blank. atp is composed of an adenosine molecule and 3 phosphates. when atp loses a phosphate, energy is released and amp adp atp phosphates.

Explanation:

ATP (adenosine - tri - phosphate) has three phosphate groups. When it loses one phosphate group through hydrolysis, energy is released and ADP (adenosine - di - phosphate) is formed, which has two phosphate groups.

Answer:

ADP