For a step in a reaction pathway to serve as a control point it should be ________.
A)irreversible
B)endergonic
C)far from equilibrium
D)Both A and C
E)All of the above

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For a step in a reaction pathway to serve as a control point, it should be irreversible and far from equilibrium so that it can regulate the overall rate of the reaction. Therefore, options A and C are correct, making option D the best choice. Option B, endergonic, refers to a reaction that requires energy input and is not directly related to the control point characteristics.

For a Step in a Reaction Pathway to Serve as a Control