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BIOL3611.13541.202610 FA2GROUP_FA2025
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Indicate below the interpretation for the graph above
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A.enzymes do not affect the equilibrioum of a reaction since they affect thermodynamics
B.enzymes do not affect the equilibrioum of a reaction since they do not affect thermodynamics
C.the equilibrium of a reaction is independent of thermodynamics
D.the free energy is the only essential factor that contributes to product formation
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The question asks you to indicate the interpretation for the graph above. Examine each option carefully.
Option 1: 'enzymes do not affect the equilibrioum of a reaction since they affect thermodynamics' This statement is flawed because it claims enzymes affect thermodynamics, which would imply a change in equilibrium, but in biochemistry enzymes are known to alter reaction rates (kin......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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