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Interpretation:
Among the given processes, the one which yields more energy is to be predicted.
Concept Introduction:
The full form of ATP is adenosine triphosphate which contains three phosphate groups. The energy in human beings is stored as ATP.
ATP is synthesized in mitochondria (called power house) by oxidative phosphorylation. It acts as a source of energy to carry out the biological process.
The full form of ADP is adenosine diphosphate which contains two phosphate groups. It is formed by the hydrolysis of ATP.
The full form of AMP is adenosine monophosphate which contains only one phosphate group and formed by the hydrolysis of ADP.
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