Which of the Following Steps in the Catalytic Cycle of the F₁

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps in the catalytic cycle of the F₁ component is the most energetically unfavorable?

• A)binding of ADP
• B)binding of P_i
• C)formation of ATP from ADP and P_i
• D)release of ATP
• E)all of the above are equally energetically unfavorable

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