When phosphate is added to ADP to form the energy- storing molecule ATP, this is known as and, since water is also produced, this reaction is also considered a reaction.
A)phosphorylation : dephosphorylation
B)dephosphorylation : condensation
C)phosphorylation : condensation
D)dephosphorylation : hydrolysis
E)phosphorylation : hydrolysis

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The process of adding a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP is called phosphorylation. Since water is produced in this reaction, it is also considered a condensation reaction.

When Phosphate Is Added to ADP to Form the Energy-