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Which of the following releases energy? (2 points) Nutrients entering a cell through the cell membrane Removing a phosphate group from an ATP molecule Building sugar or starch molecules for long-term energy storage Adding an additional phosphate group to an ADP molecule

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b. Removing a phosphate group from an ATP molecule

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Based on the given options above, I can say that the one that releases energy is the second option. It would be the removal of a phosphate group from an ATP molecule. When a phosphate is removed from ATP, it becomes ADP. This process is called hydrolysis and energy is released. Hope this helps.
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