What has to happen to ATP for energy to be spent?

The third phosphate group must be seperated from the molecule.

What is the difference between ATP and ADP?

ATP has three phosphates and is able to do work; ADP has two phosphates and can't do work.

In cellular respiration, ATP is created from ADP. How?

A third phosphate is added to ADP.

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ATP Basics

basic structure, function

Question	Answer
In what organelle is ATP produced?	Mitochondrian
What has to happen to ATP for energy to be spent?	The third phosphate group must be seperated from the molecule.
What is the uncharged form of ATP?	ADP
What is the difference between ATP and ADP?	ATP has three phosphates and is able to do work; ADP has two phosphates and can't do work.
What is the process by which ATP is made?	Cellular respiration
In cellular respiration, ATP is created from ADP. How?	A third phosphate is added to ADP.