The Hydrolysis of Sucrose to Glucose and Fructose Is a Spontaneous

question 49

Multiple Choice

The hydrolysis of sucrose to glucose and fructose is a spontaneous reaction inside our bodies. However, if you dissolve sucrose in water and keep the solution overnight at room temperature, there is no detectable conversion to glucose and fructose. Why not?

• A) The reaction is endergonic.
• B) The reaction requires a catalyst.
• C) The energy of the products is higher than that of the energy of the reactants.
• D) The activation energy of the reaction decreases.
• E) The reaction is at equilibrium.

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