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Biology 2e

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ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter6: Metabolism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1VCQ: Figure 6.8 Look at each of the processes shown, and decide if it is endergonic or exergonic. In each...

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