MHS Biology Unit 2 - Part 1 Summative Which phrase BEST describes the function of the ATP molecule?

O Creates energy

Absorbs energy

O Stores energy

Increases energy

The ATP molecule stores and creates energy. If this is not a multiple choice, then stores and increases energy is the most likely candidate.

Explanation:

ATP is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. ATP also plays an important role in the synthesis of nucleic acids.