Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321775658
Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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Chapter 8, Problem 6TYU
If an enzyme is added to a solution where its substrate and product are in equilibrium, what will occur?
- (A) Additional substrate will be formed.
- (B) The reaction will change from endergonic to exergonic.
- (C) The free energy of the system will change.
- (D) Nothing; the reaction will stay at equilibrium.
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