Which of the following statements about ATP is inaccurate?
A) ATP is formed when energy is released during cell respiration.
B) When ATP becomes ADP + P, the amount of energy released is enough for a biological purpose.
C) ATP is comprised of a sugar, base, and two phosphate groups.
D) ATP contains the energy form used for cellular work.
E) ADP is lower in potential energy than ATP.

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ATP is comprised of a sugar (ribose), a base (adenine), and three phosphate groups, not two. This makes statement C inaccurate.

Which of the Following Statements About ATP Is Inaccurate