Please Identify the TRUE Statement

Please identify the TRUE statement.

A) Exergonic reactions consume energy because the starting compounds have less free energy than the products.
B) "Substrate" refers to a substance on which an enzyme acts to form products OR a surface on which an organism can grow.
C) A terminal electron acceptor is a chemical that is ultimately oxidized as a consequence of fermentation or respiration.
D) Aerobic respiration is a metabolic process in which electrons are transferred from the electron transport chain to an organic intermediate.
E) Activation energy is the energy required to create a bond in a chemical reaction.