Discovering the Power of ADP

ADP has two phosphate groups while ATP has three.

By adding phosphate groups to ADP to produce ATP.

By splitting off and releasing the third phosphate group.

<p>It serves as a way of storing and releasing energy as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By breaking and re-forming the bonds between its phosphate groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ADP serves as a precursor molecule that can be converted to ATP by adding a phosphate group, storing energy. It can also be converted back to ADP by releasing a phosphate group, releasing energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ATP stores energy by forming high-energy bonds between its phosphate groups. When the third phosphate group is split off and released, energy is released.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ATP can release and store energy by breaking and re-forming the bonds between its phosphate groups, making it a versatile and readily available energy source for cellular processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers