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Consider the One-Step Conversion of F to G

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Consider the one-step conversion of F to G. Given that the reaction is endergonic by 5 kcal/mol and that the energy difference between G and the transition state for the reaction is 15 kcal/mol, sketch a reaction coordinate diagram for this reaction. Make sure to show how the given energy differences are consistent with your sketch.


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Hydrogens

A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1, known as the lightest element in the periodic table.

Beta-pleated Sheet

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Carbohydrate

Organic compounds, such as sugars, starches, and cellulose, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, that are an essential source of energy for living organisms.

Lipid

A class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives, insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, used for energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and in signaling.

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