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Chapter 6, Problem 6TYU

If an enzyme is added to a solution where its substrate and product are in equilibrium, what will occur?

  1. A.    Additional product will be formed.
  2. B.     The reaction will change from endergonic to exergonic.
  3. C.     The free energy of the system will change.
  4. D.    Nothing; the reaction will stay at equilibrium.
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Substance A is converted to substance B in a metabolic reaction. Which statement best describes the role of enzyme during this reaction?    A. It dissolves substance A in the reaction medium. B. It speeds up the reaction without it being consumed in the process. C. It provides energy to the reaction system D. It adjusts the pH of the reaction medium.
The graph presented here depicts the activation energy, or the amount of energy needed for a reaction to proceed, with and without an enzyme. a. Which reaction requires more energy to proceed—the one with or without an enzyme? How do you know? b. Is this reaction anabolic or catabolic? How do you know?
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