What happens to the ATP molecule after it has been used to do work?

A. It is completely destroyed.
B. It breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.
C. It is split into two molecules of pyruvic acid.
D. It loses a phosphate group and is converted to ADP.


Answer: D

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