Which of the following statements about sucrose synthesis is FALSE?
A)Under standard thermodynamic conditions sucrose synthesis is endergonic.
B)In the cell, sucrose synthesis is endergonic.
C)In the cell, sucrose synthesis involves the phosphorylation of glucose.
D)In the cell, sucrose synthesis involves the phosphorylation of fructose.
E)In the cell, sucrose synthesis is coupled with ATP hydrolysis.

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In the cell, sucrose synthesis is not endergonic because it is coupled with ATP hydrolysis, making the overall process exergonic.

Which of the Following Statements About Sucrose Synthesis Is FALSE