What about the structure of ATP makes it effective at storing free energy? b. Define what is meant by an endergonic or exergonic reaction. c. Explain how ATP can facilitate chemical reactions in the cell, using the terms endergonic and exergonic d. An enzyme is a biological catalyst. Explain what that means in terms of chemical reactions, including a discussion of transition states. e. Do enzymes affect the overall free energy change of a reaction? Explain.

What about the structure of ATP makes it effective at storing free energy? b. Define what is meant by an endergonic or exergonic reaction. c. Explain how ATP can facilitate chemical reactions in the cell, using the terms endergonic and exergonic d. An enzyme is a biological catalyst. Explain what that means in terms of chemical reactions, including a discussion of transition states. e. Do enzymes affect the overall free energy change of a reaction? Explain.

Biochemistry

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Chapter20: Electron Transport And Oxidative Phosphorylation

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