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The structure of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is shown here.


Explain how energy stored in the chemical bonds of ATP can be released.

98 POINTS PLEASE HELP The structure of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is shown here-example-1

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See the little ball in the little cubie right there mabey that is how the chemical bonds are realesed. i tried my best i am only in 7th grade

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i think this is the answer not sure

When the cell needs energy to do work, ATP loses its 3rd phosphate group, releasing energy stored in the bond that the cell can use to do work. Now its back to being ADP and is ready to store the energy from respiration by bonding with a 3rd phosphate group. ADP and ATP constantly convert back and forth in this manner.


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