5. Explain in quantitative terms the circumstances under which the following reaction can proceed in the liver hepatocyte. reactant product Show calculations step-by-step; explain each step AG" = +9 kJ/mol

5. Explain in quantitative terms the circumstances under which the following reaction can proceed in the liver hepatocyte. reactant product Show calculations step-by-step; explain each step AG" = +9 kJ/mol

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