What is the correct makeup of the Adenosine Triphosphate structure?
a. adenine, phosphate and glucose
b. adenine, ribose and nitrogen
c. adenine, phosphate and carbon dioxide
d. adenine, ribose and phosphate
Answer: d. adenine, ribose and phosphate
The correct makeup of ATP structure is adenine, ribose and phosphate. As food is broken down, this creates ATP, which is the energy which fuels muscle contractions.