Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
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Chapter 17, Problem 9P
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Explain the advantages of compartmentalization of particular
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Compartmentalization helps to takes place in two opposing pathways in two separate places. This also provides favorable conditions to certain reactions.
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