How does atp change structure when releasing energy?

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How does atp change structure when releasing energy?

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Answer 1 · 2015-06-13T18:33:52

$A T P$ $ATP$ is a carrier of energy, and it keeps it when it is not needed and releasing it when it is.

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When energy is released, $A T P$ $ATP$ loses one of its phosphate groups and turns to $A D P$ $ADP$ (ADENOSINE DI-PHOSPHATE). $A D P$ $ADP$ is present in cells and has two phosphate groups firmly attached. The energy from respiration is used to form another phosphate group to each molecule to form $A T P$ $ATP$ .

$A T P - A D P + phosphate + energy$ $ATP- ADP + "phosphate" + "energy"$ , and here is an image for this chemical reaction is given. Observe how in $A D P$ $ADP$ , the $γ$ $gamma$ - $P O_{4}$ $PO_4$ group is removed and results in release of tremendous energy.

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