Reaction Steps That Are Far from Equilibrium Are Good Control

question 22

Multiple Choice

Reaction steps that are far from equilibrium are good control points in metabolic pathways because:

• A) the net flux through those steps is easily reversed.
• B) the rate differences between the forward and reverse steps are often small.
• C) these reactions occur most frequently in the cell.
• D) these reactions are highly endergonic.
• E) these reactions are highly exergonic.

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