To get work done in cells, ATP (adenosine triphosphate) releases energy by ________.

a
a phosphate group added to the end.
b
ATP being exposed to light.
c
adenine bonding to ribose to make adenosine.
d
the third phosphate group being removed from ATP.

d) the third phosphate group being removed from ATP.

The correct answer is d) the third phosphate group being removed from ATP.