-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?

Question

-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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The figure shows that the products (C + D) have lower energy than the reactants (A + B), indicating that the reaction is exergonic (releases energy) and has a negative ∆G. Therefore, the best choice is B.

-The Figure Illustrates the Energy States Associated with the Reaction