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It consists of an adenosine molecule and three inorganic phosphates. After a simple reaction breaking down ATP to ADP, the energy released from the breaking of a molecular bond is the energy we use to keep ourselves alive.
Three phosphate groups are included in ATP (hence its name, adenosine TRIphosphate). To release the energy, one of the phosphate groups is removed and ADP (adenosine diphosphate) is formed - the energy is released from this reaction. Source(s): 2nd year biology/chemistry undergrad.