Question

how does atp release energy needed by a cell? add a phosphate bond break adenosine break a phosphate bond add adenosine

Explanation:

ATP (adenosine - tri - phosphate) has high - energy phosphate bonds. When the cell needs energy, one of these phosphate bonds is broken through a process called hydrolysis, releasing energy. Adding a phosphate bond stores energy, and breaking adenosine or adding adenosine is not how ATP releases energy for the cell.

Answer:

C. Break a phosphate bond