The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.

-Which of the following terms best describes the reaction?
A)endergonic
B)exergonic
C)anabolic
D)allosteric
E)nonspontaneous

Question

The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.

-Which of the following terms best describes the reaction?
A)endergonic 
B)exergonic 
C)anabolic 
D)allosteric 
E)nonspontaneous

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction A + B → C + D is exergonic because the products (C and D) have lower potential energy than the reactants (A and B). This means that the reaction releases energy, which is a characteristic of exergonic reactions.

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