What Is the Driving Force for the Reaction Catalyzed by UDP-Glucose

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the driving force for the reaction catalyzed by UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase that converts glucose 1-phosphate to UDP-glucose?

• A)Its large negative free energy change.
• B)The formation of an energy-rich product.
• C)The subsequent hydrolysis of pyrophosphate.
• D)The change in concentration of UTP.

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