The Observation That at Equilibrium, the Reaction Quotient Equals the Equilibrium

question 81

Multiple Choice

The observation that at equilibrium, the reaction quotient equals the equilibrium constant, is representative of which law?

• A) Law of equal states
• B) Reversibility law
• C) Law of equivalence
• D) Law of reactant-product equivalence
• E) Law of mass action

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Definitions:

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that participates in the citric acid cycle and gluconeogenesis within cells.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide.

Mitochondria

Cellular organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, where respiration and energy production occur.

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in tissues, often associated with strenuous exercise or metabolic dysregulation.