What Form of Energy is Stored Within the Molecules of ATP

Question

What form of energy is stored within the molecules of ATP?
A) Kinetic
B) Heat
C) Potential
D) Nuclear
E) Light

Accepted Answer

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) stores energy within its molecular bonds as potential energy. When ATP is broken down into ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate) and a phosphate group, this potential energy is released and can be used for various cellular processes.