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Hawke

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on: Jun 10, 2013
If an enzyme is added to a solution where its substrate and product are in equilibrium, what will occur?
A) Additional product will be formed.
B) Additional substrate will be formed.
C) The reaction will change from endergonic to exergonic.
D) The free energy of the system will change.
E) Nothing; the reaction will stay at equilibrium.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 10, 2013
It's most likely E. It makes sense given what's in the textbook.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2013
Thanks, it was correct.


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