How can thermodynamically unfavorable reactions, such as the synthesis of DNA and protein polymers, occur in cells? A. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that result in a positive change in enthalpy. B. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that release energy. C. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that have a positive free energy. D. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that result in a decrease in entropy

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How can thermodynamically unfavorable reactions, such as the synthesis of DNA and protein polymers, occur in cells?


A. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that result in a positive change in enthalpy.

B. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that release energy.

C. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that have a positive free energy.
D. Cells couple thermodynamically unfavorable reactions to reactions that result in a decrease in entropy.
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