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Where does the energy & phosphates come from to create ATP?

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Answer:

When the cell has extra energy it stores that enrgy

by reattcaching a free phosphate molecule to ADP, turning it back into ATP. The ATP molecule is just lile a rechargable battery.

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Answer:

Most of the ATP in cells is produced by the enzyme ATP synthase, which converts ADP and phosphate to ATP. ATP synthase is located in the membrane of cellular structures called mitochondria; in plant cells, the enzyme also is found in chloroplasts.

Step-by-step explanation:

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