Most cellular reactions are irreversible because the same enzyme that catalyzes the conversion cannot catalyze the reverse reaction.

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While some reactions may be irreversible due to the specificity of the enzyme, many cellular reactions are reversible and can be catalyzed in either direction by the same enzyme. Factors such as substrate concentration and reaction conditions can influence the direction of the reaction.

Most Cellular Reactions Are Irreversible Because the Same Enzyme That