The Standard State Usually Used in Biochemistry ( Δ G

question 40

Multiple Choice

The standard state usually used in biochemistry ( Δ G ° ') includes

• A) all concentrations at 1 M.
• B) all concentrations at 1 M, except for [H⁺], which is 10 ^{− 7} M.
• C) same as a), but at 25 ° C.
• D) same as b), but at 25 ° C.
• E) None of the answers

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