Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules are used for the synthesis of a large number of biomolecules. Which two actions happen when bonds in ATP molecules are broken? Chemical energy is released. Electrical energy is released. Radiant energy is released. Thermal energy is released.
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Answer: The two actions which happen when bonds in ATP molecules are broken are -
Chemical energy is released and Thermal energy is released.
ATP ( Adenosine triphosphate ) molecule is considered as the energy currency of the cell. It contains high energy chemical bonds called phosphoanhydride bonds ( between phosphate of ATP). This means that a large amount of chemical energy is stored in these bonds.
Due to the breaking of the bond in ATP ( catabolic reaction), a large amount of heat is released as the breakdown of bonds is an exothermic process. At the same time, the stored chemical energy is released when ATP gets converted into ADP and inorganic phosphate due to the breaking of the bond.
Thus, the correct answer is Chemical and Thermal energy is released.