What reaction involving ATP releases a large amount of energy?

A.) the release of the sugar group
B.) the release of the hydroxyl group
C.) the release of the base
D.) the release of the terminal phosphate group
E.) the release of adenine


Answer: D.) the release of the terminal phosphate group

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