Chapter 21.5, Problem 21.7P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason why metabolic pathway that synthesize of molecule occur by a different series of reactions than a pathway that breakdown the same molecule should be given.

Concept Introduction:

Oxidation: The oxidation is reaction that involves addition of oxygen atom or loss of electrons or removal of hydrogen atom present in the chemical compound.

Exergonic: The reaction is considered as exergonic if energy released since the reactants loses its energy making the free energy more negative hence making it spontaneous reaction.

Endergonic: The reaction is considered as endergonic if it needs more energy means that activation energy is much higher making the reaction non spontaneous.