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When one phosphate bond in ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is broken, approximately 7.3 kilocalories (or 30.5 kilojoules) of energy are released. This energy is utilized by cells for various biochemical processes. The breakdown of ATP to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate is a crucial reaction in cellular metabolism.

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