The potential energy stored in high-energy bonds is commonly harnessed when the bonds are split by the addition of __________ in a process called __________.

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High-energy bonds are commonly found in molecules such as ATP, which can be hydrolyzed (split) by the addition of water to release energy. This process is known as hydrolysis, and it is a common way for cells to obtain energy from the breakdown of biomolecules. Choice A is incorrect because ATP is the molecule whose bonds are being broken, not the molecule being added to break the bonds. Choices C and D do not involve the specific type of bond and process described in the question.

The Potential Energy Stored in High-Energy Bonds Is Commonly Harnessed