Which of the following is true for all exergonic reactions?
A) The products have more total energy than the reactants.
B) The reaction proceeds with a net release of free energy.
C) The reaction goes only in a forward direction: all reactants will be converted to products, but no products will be converted to reactants.
D) A net input of energy from the surroundings is required for the reactions to proceed.
E) The reactions are rapid.

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Exergonic reactions release free energy and have a negative ΔG (change in Gibbs free energy) value. This means they proceed with a net release of free energy. A and D are not always true for exergonic reactions, while C and E are not true for all exergonic reactions.

Which of the Following Is True for All Exergonic Reactions