The transfer of a phosphate from ATP to another molecule produces a(n)
A) low-energy intermediate.
B) highly reactive intermediate.
C) neutral energy intermediate.
D) It is not possible to transfer a phosphate to another molecule.

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The transfer of a phosphate from ATP to another molecule produces a highly reactive intermediate because the addition of the phosphate group changes the structure and charges of the molecule, making it more likely to participate in chemical reactions.

The Transfer of a Phosphate from ATP to Another Molecule