What part of an ATP molecule holds the energy that can then be used in metabolism?
A) Chemical bonds of the adenosine group
B) Chemical bonds of the nitrogen-containing base
C) Chemical bonds between the phosphate groups
D) Chemical bond attaching the adenosine group to the first phosphate group

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The energy in an ATP molecule is stored in the chemical bonds between the phosphate groups, specifically in the high-energy bonds linking the second and third phosphate groups. When these bonds are broken, energy is released, which can then be used by the cell for various metabolic processes.

What Part of an ATP Molecule Holds the Energy That