Reversible Reactions in a Cell Rarely Reach Equilibrium Because ____

question 31

Multiple Choice

Reversible reactions in a cell rarely reach equilibrium because ____.

• A) the products are generally reactants in other reactions and are thus immediately used
• B) a cell at equilibrium is dead
• C) they are highly regulated to prevent overuse of reactants
• D) cells have no way of measuring the relative ratios of reactants and products
• E) conditions in the cell change too rapidly for any reaction to ever reach equilibrium

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