Reactants are Converted to Products By

Question

Reactants are converted to products by
A)enzymes releasing energy.
B)breaking and forming bonds.
C)enzymes binding to reactants.
D)reactants releasing energy.

Accepted Answer

Reactants are converted to products by breaking and forming bonds. This process involves the breaking of the existing bonds in the reactants and forming new bonds to create the products. The breaking and forming of bonds involve the transfer or exchange of electrons and require a certain amount of energy to occur. Enzymes can facilitate this process by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur. However, enzymes do not release energy or bind to reactants to convert them into products.