Which of the following reactions would produce product(s) with more energy than the substrate(s)?
A) breaking glucose molecules off glycogen
B) adding a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP
C) lactase breaking lactose down into glucose and galactose

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Adding a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP is an endergonic reaction, meaning it requires an input of energy to proceed. This process stores energy in the newly formed ATP molecule, making ATP higher in energy than ADP and the phosphate group before the reaction.

Which of the Following Reactions Would Produce Product(s) with More