Which statement does not explain why many biochemical processes are carried out via multi-step pathways rather than by single-step reactions (or only a few steps)?
A)Multi-step pathways allow for more control points to regulate biochemical processes.
B)The end products of most pathways can usually be produced only by the pathway reactions that nature has evolved.
C)Sharing of intermediates between pathways is facilitated this way.
D)There is greater control over the amounts of energy that are consumed or released at any one time.

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This statement does not explain why many biochemical processes are carried out via multi-step pathways. It provides a reason why these pathways cannot be bypassed for the production of end products, but not why multi-step pathways are preferred over single-step reactions or only a few steps.

Which Statement Does Not Explain Why Many Biochemical Processes Are