A certain metabolic reaction takes the form A → B. Its standard free energy change is 7.5 kJ · mol−1. (a) Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction at 25°C. (b) Calculate ΔG at 37°C when the concentration of A is 0.5 mM and the concentration of B is 0.1 mM. Is the reaction spontaneous under these conditions? (c) How might the reaction proceed in the cell?

A certain metabolic reaction takes the form A → B. Its standard free energy change is 7.5 kJ · mol−1. (a) Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction at 25°C. (b) Calculate ΔG at 37°C when the concentration of A is 0.5 mM and the concentration of B is 0.1 mM. Is the reaction spontaneous under these conditions? (c) How might the reaction proceed in the cell?

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter6: Metabolism

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Problem 1VCQ: Figure 6.8 Look at each of the processes shown, and decide if it is endergonic or exergonic. In each...

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