(a)
Interpretation:
The pathway present in given cycle should be identified as whether it is exergonic or endergonic reaction.
Concept Introduction:
Exergonic:
The reaction is considered as exergonic if energy released since the reactants loses its energy making the free energy more negative hence making it spontaneous reaction.
Endergonic:
The reaction is considered as endergonic if it needs more energy which means the activation energy is much higher making the reaction non spontaneous.
(b)
Interpretation:
The source from which energy obtained for endergonic pathway should be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Endergonic:
The reaction is considered as endergonic if it needs more energy means that activation energy is much higher making the reaction non spontaneous.
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