When ATP releases some energy, it also releases inorganic phosphate. What happens to the inorganic phosphate in the cell?
A) It is secreted as waste.
B) It is used only to regenerate more ATP.
C) It may be used to form a phosphorylated intermediate.
D) It enters the nucleus to be incorporated in a nucleotide.

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Inorganic phosphate can be used to form a phosphorylated intermediate, such as during glycolysis, where it can be added to glucose to create glucose-6-phosphate. This intermediate can then go on to further steps in cellular respiration to produce ATP.

When ATP Releases Some Energy, It Also Releases Inorganic Phosphate