When ATP (adenosine triphosphate) loses a phosphate group through hydrolysis, it converts into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate (Pi). This reaction releases energy, which can be harnessed by cells to perform various biological work, such as muscle contraction, active transport, and biOSynthesis. The energy release is primarily due to the high-energy bonds between the phosphate groups in ATP, and the resulting ADP can be recycled back into ATP through cellular respiration processes.
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