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Subject: Re: delta-G of biochemical reactions
Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2001 10:48:24 -0500
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Sure, in your example, the relative concentrations of the species
can be a result of kinetics.  Also, maybe there is another source of B1, or
some other agents chelating B2 preventing it from being accurately measured.
The prerequisite of a thermodynamic drive is still there; both energetics and
kinetics are important to consider.

Gavin


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