An endergonic reaction can proceed only if it absorbs:a

randomly available free energy.
b. less free energy than is released by a coupled exergonic reaction.
c. more free energy than is released by a coupled exergonic reaction.
d. less free energy than is released by a coupled endergonic reaction.
e. the same amount of free energy that is absorbed by the enzymatic breakdown of proteins.


b

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