A bowl of sugar water is very stable. However, cells can rapidly break down sugar into carbon dioxide and water. What is the best explanation for this observation?

A. Breakdown of glucose has a negative delta G outside of cells, but a positive delta G inside cells.
B. Enzymes in the cell catalyze the breakdown of glucose.
C. Living cells make the water warmer, speeding up the reaction.
D. Cells use energy to break down glucose.
E. The water is activated by the presence of living cells.
F. Glucose becomes more chemically reactive inside a cell.


Answer: B

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