g-Glutamyl phosphate is formed as an intermediate in the conversion of glutamate to glutamine by the enzyme glutamine synthetase because
A)it has a large negative free energy.
B)it is positively charged.
C)it is unstable in water.
D)it is a nucleophile.
E)All of the above.

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The formation of γ-glutamyl phosphate is energetically favorable due to its large negative free energy, which helps drive the conversion of glutamate to glutamine.

G-Glutamyl Phosphate Is Formed as an Intermediate in the Conversion