Considering the Energy Changes Associated with the Individual Reactions Below

question 82

Multiple Choice

Considering the energy changes associated with the individual reactions below, which reaction can be coupled with the hydrolysis of ATP to generate a coupled reaction that is energetically favorable?

• A)fructose 6-phosphate + HPO₄^2- fructose 1, 6-bisphosphate + H₂O
• B)succinate + HSCoA + HPO₄^2- succinyl CoA + H₂O
• C)3-phosphoglycerate + HPO₄^2- 1, 3-bisphosphoglycerate + H₂O
• D)All of the reactions can be coupled with the hydrolysis of ATP to generate a coupled reaction that is energetically favorable.

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