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Assertion : In a metabolic reaction with a negative `DeltaG`, the products contain less free energy than the reactants, energy is released and entropy increases.
Such negative `DeltaG` reaction is spontaneous because it occurs without an input of energy .

A

If both the assertion and reason are true statement and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both the assertion and reason are true statement but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is a false statement.

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason about metabolic reactions and Gibbs free energy (ΔG), we can break it down step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG)**: - Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is a thermodynamic quantity that represents the maximum reversible work that can be performed by a thermodynamic system at constant temperature and pressure. - The formula for ΔG is given by: \[ ΔG = ΔH - TΔS \] - Here, ΔH is the change in enthalpy, T is the temperature in Kelvin, and ΔS is the change in entropy. 2. **Analyzing the Assertion**: - The assertion states that in a metabolic reaction with a negative ΔG, the products contain less free energy than the reactants, energy is released, and entropy increases. - This is true because a negative ΔG indicates that the reaction is exergonic (releases energy) and that the products are at a lower energy state compared to the reactants. 3. **Understanding Entropy**: - Entropy (ΔS) is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system. In spontaneous reactions, the entropy of the universe tends to increase. - Therefore, in reactions with negative ΔG, it is typical for the entropy of the system to increase, aligning with the assertion. 4. **Analyzing the Reason**: - The reason states that such negative ΔG reactions are spontaneous because they occur without an input of energy. - This is also true. A spontaneous reaction is one that can occur without an external energy source, which is consistent with the characteristics of reactions that have a negative ΔG. 5. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion and the reason are true statements. Moreover, the reason correctly explains the assertion. - Therefore, the correct option is that both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **Option A**: Both assertion and reason are true statements, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. ---
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