Explain the role of biotin in the gluconeogenic pathway

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1. What two properties of ATP make it ideally useful for a form of energy storage in cells? Describe why the hydrolysis of ATP is highly exergonic (give at least two reasons).

2. Describe the role of biotin in the gluconeogenic pathway. What effect would biotin deficiency have on a person, and how might you overcome or avoid that effect?

3. List the gluconeogenic enzymes that are not used in glycolysis. Which reactions do they catalyze, and why do these reactions require dedicated enzymes?

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