Choose the statement that is false or incorrect.

A) In chemical reactions, breaking old bonds requires energy and forming new bonds releases energy.
B) Exergonic reactions release more energy than they absorb.
C) Endergonic reactions absorb more energy than they release.
D) A key feature of the body’s metabolism is the almost exclusive use of exergonic reactions by the body.


D) A key feature of the body’s metabolism is the almost exclusive use of exergonic reactions by the body.

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