A molecule of ADP that accepts a phosphate becomes ___________________.Group of answer choicesphosphorylatedreduceddehydratedoxidizedNext

The correct answer is phosphorylated.

When a molecule of ADP (adenosine diphosphate) accepts a phosphate group, it undergoes a process called phosphorylation. This process is a key reaction in cellular metabolism and energy transfer. Specifically, ADP is converted into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the primary energy carrier in cells.

Phosphorylation typically involves the addition of a phosphate group, which can occur through various biochemical pathways, including substrate-level phosphorylation or oxidative phosphorylation. In contrast, the other options—reduced, dehydrated, and oxidized—do not accurately describe the transformation of ADP when it gains a phosphate group.

Therefore, when ADP accepts a phosphate, it becomes phosphorylated.