Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Coupled Reactions

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding coupled reactions?

• A) The standard free energy changes of the coupled reactions are additive, and their equilibrium constants are multiplicative.
• B) The coupled reactions must share a common intermediate.
• C) The free energy of the endergonic reaction must be greater in magnitude than the free energy of the exergonic reaction.
• D) The standard free energy changes of the coupled reactions are additive, their equilibrium constants are multiplicative, and the coupled reactions must share a common intermediate.
• E) None of the statements is true.

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