Which of the Following Statements Regarding Coupled Reactions and How

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding coupled reactions and how they sustain life is NOT correct?

• A)Organisms carry out reactions that release energy contained in the chemical bonds in food.
• B)Energy released from the chemical bonds in food can be used to do useful work and sustain essential biological functions.
• C)Part of the energy available from the chemical bonds in food is released as heat.
• D)In living systems, spontaneous reactions typically involve breaking food down.
• E)Production of glucose by plants is a spontaneous process.

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