1. Adenine: A nitrogenous base, one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA.
2. Ribose: A five-carbon sugar, also found in RNA.
3. Three Phosphate Groups: These are linked together in a chain, and the bonds between them store a significant amount of energy.
The energy stored in ATP is released when one of the phosphate groups is removed, creating ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and a free phosphate group. This energy is used to power many cellular processes, including muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and protein synthesis.
