The addition of energy to start a reaction is called the energy of
A) endergonic control.
B) activation.
C) exergonic control.
D) release.
E) none of the above

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The addition of energy to start a reaction is called activation energy. Choice A, endergonic control, refers to a process that requires energy to be inputted in order to proceed. Choice C, exergonic control, refers to a process that releases energy as it proceeds. Choice D, release, is too vague and could apply to a variety of processes. Choice E, none of the above, is incorrect as the correct answer is B.

The Addition of Energy to Start a Reaction Is Called