Exergonic Reactions

question 49

Multiple Choice

Exergonic reactions

• A) occur when there is more free energy in the products than the reactants.
• B) occur when there is more free energy in the reactants than the products.
• C) are defined as a decrease in entropy.
• D) are chemoorganotrophic.
• E) are defined as a decrease in energy AND are chemoorganotrophic.

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