Energy is released from ATP when __________.
A) adenine bonds to an additional phosphate group forming ADP
B) ATP bonds to oxygen forcing the adenine (A) to be removed
C) ATP is exposed to sunlight, which forces the phosphate groups to be removed
D) a phosphate group is removed from ATP yielding ADP + P + energy
E) ATP bonds to carbon dioxide forcing a phosphate to be removed

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When a phosphate group is removed from ATP, it results in the formation of ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and a free phosphate group, along with the release of energy. This process is fundamental to cellular energy transfer.

Energy Is Released from ATP When __________