Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The free energy (also called Gibbs free energy) is represented by delta G and is a state function that affects the chemical reactions. Its value is a measure of the spontaneity of a reaction. The reactions with a negative value of delta G are termed spontaneous reactions and are kinetically favorable.

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