At 25 oC an antibody binds a protein with a ∆H = -87.9 kJ/mol and  ∆S = -118.9 J mol-1 K-1 Which of the following is/are true? (Choose all that are correct)     a. The process is exergonic     b. The process is endothermic     c. The entropy of the binding process increases     d. The binding process is exothermic     e. The entropy during the binding process decreases

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At 25 oC an antibody binds a protein with a ∆H = -87.9 kJ/mol and  ∆S = -118.9 J mol-1 K-1

Which of the following is/are true? (Choose all that are correct)

 

  a.

The process is exergonic

    b.

The process is endothermic

    c.

The entropy of the binding process increases

    d.

The binding process is exothermic

    e.

The entropy during the binding process decreases

 
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