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What happens to ADP after ATP hydrolysis?

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Answer:

ADP is combined with a phosphate to form ATP in tADP+Pi+free energy→ATP+H2O

Step-by-step explanation:

The energy released from the hydrolysis of ATP into ADP is used to perform cellular work, usually by coupling the exergonic reaction of ATP hydrolysis with endergonic reactions.

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