ATP (adenosine triphosphate) provides energy for the cell primarily by breaking the bond between the second and third phosphate groups. When ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate (Pi), the energy released from this reaction is used to power various cellular processes, such as muscle contraction, active transport, and biosynthesis.
So, the correct response is:
The bond between the second and third phosphate are broken to release energy.