If the mass action ratio, Q, for a reaction under cellular conditions is larger than the equilibrium constant, K_eq, then the reaction will: A) be at equilibrium. B) go backward and be endergonic. C) go backward and be exergonic. D) go forward and be endergonic. E) go forward and be exergonic.

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When the mass action ratio (Q) is larger than the equilibrium constant (K_eq), it indicates that the concentrations of products are higher than at equilibrium, driving the reaction to proceed in the reverse direction to reach equilibrium, and this reverse reaction is exergonic (releases energy).

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