Discuss energy in reference to Case 1, The First Cell: Life's Origins. The conversion of H2S to sulfuric acid is used as a source of energy by some extremophiles

As described in Case 1, some extremophiles can use hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) as a
source of energy. What can you conclude about the G of the reaction and the relative
potential energies of the reactant and product?
What will be an ideal response?


Model Short Answer: Answers will vary.

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