The Energy in Organic Molecules Is Released in a Series

question 167

Multiple Choice

The energy in organic molecules is released in a series of steps because:

• A)it is not possible to release it in a single step.
• B)more total energy is released in multiple steps than would be released in a single step.
• C)less total energy is released in multiple steps than would be released in a single step.
• D)more energy can be harvested for cellular use in multiple steps than from a single step.
• E)only a single electron can be moved at a time in a cellular reaction.

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Unit Elasticity

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