Adding heat to molecules boosts their free energy. The greater the free energy of reactants, the closer they are to ____.
A)feedback inhibition
B)an exergonic reaction
C)an induced fit with an enzyme
D)the transition state
E)cofactor interaction

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The transition state is the highest point on the energy diagram of a chemical reaction, where reactants are converted into products. Adding heat increases the free energy of reactants, which brings them closer to the transition state and thus facilitates the reaction. Therefore, the correct answer is D, the transition state.

Adding Heat to Molecules Boosts Their Free Energy