Which Chemical Characteristic Makes Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) Unusual

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which chemical characteristic makes phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) unusual?

• A) PEP regulates the activity of phosphofructokinase.
• B) PEP can carry out redox reactions.
• C) PEP provides high-energy electrons to make ATP.
• D) PEP supplies a high-energy phosphate to phosphorylate ADP.

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Lower Control Limit

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Forging Process

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Compressive Strength

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