7. The free energy of a reaction is positive, i.e., greater than zero, indicating that this reaction cannot occur spontaneously or naturally. Do you think adding an enzyme to this reaction can cause the reaction to occur? Suggest a method you can employ thermodynamically to make this reaction occur. (Please provide detail explanation for your answers)

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7. The free energy of a reaction is positive, i.e., greater than zero, indicating that
this reaction cannot occur spontaneously or naturally. Do you think adding an
enzyme to this reaction can cause the reaction to occur? Suggest a method you
can employ thermodynamically to make this reaction occur. (Please provide
detail explanation for your answers)
Transcribed Image Text:7. The free energy of a reaction is positive, i.e., greater than zero, indicating that this reaction cannot occur spontaneously or naturally. Do you think adding an enzyme to this reaction can cause the reaction to occur? Suggest a method you can employ thermodynamically to make this reaction occur. (Please provide detail explanation for your answers)
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