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A molecule composed of adenine (nitrogenous base), ribose, and three phosphates is known as _____.

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A molecule composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphates is known as ATP, also known as Adenosine triphosphate.
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Answer:

ATP(Adenosine Triphosphate)

Explanation:

ATP is a highly necessary molecule for the cell life cycle, its main function is to store energy for vital cell processes.

Its structure is composed of three phosphate groups (PO₄₃₋) and one adenosine (composed by sugar ribose and adenine).

ATP is capable of releasing large amounts of energy when it breaks down through water (hydrolysis), after this process, the ATP molecule "loses" its terminal phosphate, changing into ADP (adenosine diphosphate).

At the end of the reaction, the chemical energy is released.

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