Why Are Polymerization Reactions Endergonic

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Multiple Choice

Why are polymerization reactions endergonic?

• A) They release heat, making the reactant monomers move faster.
• B) Because the condensation and hydrolysis reactions are equally spontaneous.
• C) Because polymers are energetically more stable and have lower potential energy than monomers do.
• D) They reduce entropy.

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