The two chemical reactions are showing in the following figure. Which statement is correct for reaction 1

Options

A. Slower and more exergonic than 2
B. Slower and more endergonic than 2
C. Faster and more exergonic than 2
D. Faster and more endergonic than 2

Answer

A

Explanation

In reaction I the activation energy is much higher than reaction II i.e. the amount of energy required to convert reactant into the product. Thus the reaction is slower as
enzymes lower down activation energy to make the reaction faster.