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Which of the following is a true statement about how energy is stored in living

organisms?

A. Energy is stored when a third phosphate group breaks off from an ADP molecule.
B. Energy is stored when cells break down sucrose to form glucose and fructose.
C. Energy is stored when a third phosphate group is bonded to an ADP molecule to form
ATP.
D.Energy is stored when minerals are released into the bloodstream.

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Organisms extract energy stored in glucose molecules. Through the process of cellular respiration, cells make the carbon in glucose into stable carbon dioxide molecules and produce energy. ... Metabolism involves either using energy to build organic molecules or breaking down organic molecules in which energy is stored

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