In an Endergonic Reaction

question 41

Multiple Choice

In an endergonic reaction,

• A) large molecules are broken down into smaller ones.
• B) small molecules are assembled into larger ones.
• C) molecules are rearranged to form new molecules.
• D) molecules move from reactants to products and back.
• E) energy is consumed during the reaction.

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Definitions:

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