With respect to the study of energy, which of the following terms or phrases is least like the others?

A) nonspontaneous

B) anabolic

C) releases energy

D) "uphill" reaction

E) + AG

C) Releases energy

Explanation:

The exothermic reactions are downhill reactions. These are spontaneous reactions as the energy levels of reactants are higher than that of products. Since the products of these reactions have lower energy content, energy is released during the completion of these reactions. A negative value of standard free energy change for these reactions indicate that they occur spontaneously.