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Which process provides the energy used to make ATP from ADP?

Which process provides the energy used to make ATP from ADP?-example-1
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the breakdown of food molecules
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Answer:

Option A, the break down of food molecule

Step-by-step explanation:

During hydrolysis of ATP, 1 molecule of phosphate is released and ADP is formed

The hydrolysis of ATP to produce ADP is a reversible reaction and thus ADP uses the extra energy with in the cell to convert back to ADP. This extra energy comes from the food break down.

The reactions involved are as follows

Hydrolysis of ATP

ATP ----> ADP + P + energy

Formation of ATP from ADP

ADP + P + energy --------> ATP

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