Which Statement Does Not Explain Why Many Biochemical Processes Are

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which statement does not explain why many biochemical processes are carried out via multi-step pathways rather than by single-step reactions (or only a few steps) ?

• A)Multi-step pathways allow for more control points to regulate biochemical processes.
• B)The end products of most pathways can usually be produced only by the pathway reactions that nature has evolved.
• C)Sharing of intermediates between pathways is facilitated this way.
• D)There is greater control over the amounts of energy that are consumed or released at any one time.

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