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Consider the following chemical reaction:

glucose (C6H12O6) + galactose (C6H12O6) → lactose (C12H22O11)

Which of the following is/are true of this reaction?


1) it is anabolic but not endergonic


2) it is endergonic but not anabolic


3) it is both anabolic and endergonic


4) it is neither anabolic nor endergonic

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Answer: C12H22O11 + H2O C6H12O6 + C6H12O6. This is a hydrolysis reaction and is the reverse of a condensation reaction. It releases energy. Monosaccharides are used

Step-by-step explanation:

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