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A Solution of Starch at Room Temperature Does Not Readily

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A solution of starch at room temperature does not readily decompose to form a solution of glucose because


A) the starch solution has less free energy than a solution of glucose.
B) the hydrolysis of starch to glucose is endergonic.
C) the activation energy barrier for this reaction cannot easily be overcome at room temperature.
D) starch hydrolysis is nonspontaneous.

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