Body Biochemistry Is a Highly Orchestrated Process of Reaction Coupling

question 11

Multiple Choice

Body biochemistry is a highly orchestrated process of reaction coupling between exergonic and endergonic reactions. Which example best illustrates the concept of reaction coupling?

• A) storage of extra amino acids from food as "love handles" fat
• B) recovery of glucose from glycogen in the liver cells
• C) transport of cholesterol in the form of LDLs and HDLs
• D) breakdown of glucose in glycolysis and Krebs cycle

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