Under steady-state conditions, what is the relationship between the formation and breakdown rates of the EI complex?

• A. The rate of formation and breakdown of the EI complex are unrelated.
• B. The rate of formation of the EI complex is less than the rate of its breakdown.
• C. The rate of formation of the EI complex is equal to the rate of its breakdown.
• D. The rate of formation of the EI complex is greater than the rate of its breakdown.

Answer: (C)