The structure of adenosine triphosphate (atp) is shown here. which statement best explains how energy stored in the chemical bonds of atp can be released. a) adenine is removed by hydrolysis from an atp molecule. b) electrons are removed by hydrolysis from an atp molecule. c) a phosphate is removed by hydrolysis from an atp molecule. d) a phosphate group is added to an atp molecule with the addition of h2o.