Imagine that you are conducting an experiment on a yeast enzyme known as sucrase. This enzyme is used by yeast cells to break down the disaccharide sucrose into the monosaccharides glucose and fructose. What type of reaction is this?
A) Metergonic
B) Spontaneous
C) Endergonic
D) Exergonic

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The breakdown of sucrose into glucose and fructose by sucrase is an example of an exergonic reaction, where energy is released as the reaction proceeds. This is typical for catabolic reactions like the hydrolysis of sucrose.

Imagine That You Are Conducting an Experiment on a Yeast