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Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question below.

The figure illustrates the energy states associated with the reaction A + B ↔ C + D. Which of the following terms best describes the forward reaction in the figure?

• A) endergonic, ∆G > 0
• B) exergonic, ∆G < 0
• C) endergonic, ∆G < 0
• D) exergonic, ∆G > 0

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