9. Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

Coupled Reactions — Quiz

Test your understanding of coupled reactions with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

In a coupled reaction, what is the main purpose of pairing an unfavorable reaction with a favorable one?

Question 2

Which statement best describes ATP in biological coupling?

Question 3

What happens to the overall free energy change when two reactions are added together in a coupled process?

Question 4

Which condition must be true for a coupled process to be spontaneous overall?

Question 5

Why can an endergonic reaction occur in a coupled system even though it is not spontaneous by itself?