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Which of the following is NOT a component of a molecule of ATP?

A. three phosphate groups
B. adenine
C. adenosine
D. deoxyribose
E. ribose

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Final answer:

The molecule ATP consists of a ribose sugar, an adenine base, and three phosphate groups. The component not found in ATP is deoxyribose, thymine, and a phosphate group. Option D is the correct answer among the given option provided in question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecule ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is composed of a ribose sugar, an adenine base, and three phosphate groups.

The options given include ribose, deoxyribose, thymine, and uracil as components of ATP. However, thymine and uracil are not found in ATP. Therefore, the correct answer is D. deoxyribose, thymine, and a phosphate group.

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