In linked metabolic pathways, the oxidants in subsequent reactions must A) result in negative $\Delta$E$\degree$^' values at each reaction step. B) result in positive $\Delta$G$\degree$^' values at each reaction step. C) have progressively lower standard reduction potentials. D) have progressively higher standard reduction potentials.

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In linked metabolic pathways, the oxidants in subsequent reactions must have progressively higher standard reduction potentials. This ensures that electrons flow from reductants with lower potential to oxidants with higher potential, driving the reactions forward energetically.

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