Which of the Following Types of Reactions Would Decrease the Entropy

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of reactions would decrease the entropy within a cell?

• A) anabolic reactions
• B) hydrolysis
• C) respiration
• D) digestion
• E) catabolic reactions

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