Consider the Following Reaction

question 38

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction. Which of the following describes this reaction?

• A) is so strongly exergonic that it does not require a catalyst
• B) is an exergonic reaction not coupled to any other reaction
• C) is an endergonic reaction that takes place because it is coupled to the exergonic hydrolysis of ATP
• D) is an exergonic reaction that is coupled to the endergonic hydrolysis of ATP

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