(a)
Interpretation:
The maximum number of moles of ATP that could form from ADP and phosphate if all the energy of combustion of 1 mol of glucose could be utilized should be calculated.
Concept introduction:
The major source of energy in animals is glucose. The energy released by the combustion of glucose is consumed to produce ATP.
In cells this reaction is coupled to the synthesis of ATP from ADP and phosphate.
ATP synthesis reaction,
(b)
Interpretation:
Efficiency of energy conversion of the cell should be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Energy released by the combustion of glucose is not completely goes into the production of ATP. Only a fraction of energy is participating. Some energy is lost as heat.
(c)
Interpretation:
ΔrG0 for the conversion of 1 mol ADP to ATP and ΔrG0 for oxidation of 1 mol of glucose under the given conditions should be calculated.
Concept introduction:
(d)
Interpretation:
The efficiency of energy conversion for the cell under the conditions given in part (c) should be calculated.
Concept introduction:
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