Coupling Occurs When the Energy Released by an Exergonic Reaction

question 29

Multiple Choice

Coupling occurs when the energy released by an exergonic reaction is

• A)used to drive another exergonic reaction.
• B)used to drive an endergonic reaction.
• C)lost as nonusable heat to the environment.
• D)used to decrease the entropy of the universe.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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