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In a reaction where Keq = 1, what is the value of ΔG°?
In a reaction where Keq = 1, what is the value of ΔG°?
- Spontaneous
- 0 (correct)
- Positive
- Negative
For Keq < 1, what is the expected sign of ΔG°?
For Keq < 1, what is the expected sign of ΔG°?
- Negative
- Positive (correct)
- Zero
- Spontaneous
How does Keq > 1 affect the value of ΔG° in a reaction?
How does Keq > 1 affect the value of ΔG° in a reaction?
- It becomes positive
- It remains zero
- It becomes negative (correct)
- It becomes spontaneous
What type of reactions involve the creation of biosynthetic molecules?
What type of reactions involve the creation of biosynthetic molecules?
In cells, what process releases energy with ATP hydrolysis?
In cells, what process releases energy with ATP hydrolysis?
What is the function of ATP in metabolism?
What is the function of ATP in metabolism?
What is the primary purpose of glycolysis?
What is the primary purpose of glycolysis?
In living organisms, free energy is required for which of the following purposes?
In living organisms, free energy is required for which of the following purposes?
How do phototrophs capture free energy from the environment?
How do phototrophs capture free energy from the environment?
What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What does the free energy difference (ΔG) determine in a reaction?
What does the free energy difference (ΔG) determine in a reaction?
Which type of organisms obtain free energy as ATP through the oxidation of carbon fuels?
Which type of organisms obtain free energy as ATP through the oxidation of carbon fuels?
What is the primary function of ATP in cells?
What is the primary function of ATP in cells?
What is the structure of ATP?
What is the structure of ATP?
What happens when ATP is hydrolyzed?
What happens when ATP is hydrolyzed?
What is the significance of the high phosphoryl transfer potential of ATP?
What is the significance of the high phosphoryl transfer potential of ATP?
Why is the free energy change in ATP hydrolysis large (-30.5 kJ/mol)?
Why is the free energy change in ATP hydrolysis large (-30.5 kJ/mol)?
How does ATP participate in free energy transfer in biological systems?
How does ATP participate in free energy transfer in biological systems?
What is the main function of phosphoryl transfer reactions?
What is the main function of phosphoryl transfer reactions?
How do fatty acids compare to glucose in terms of energy release?
How do fatty acids compare to glucose in terms of energy release?
What happens to glucose 6-phosphate during oxidation?
What happens to glucose 6-phosphate during oxidation?
What is the result of the oxidation of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (GAP)?
What is the result of the oxidation of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (GAP)?
What is the high phosphoryl transfer potential compound in glycerate 1,3-bisphosphate?
What is the high phosphoryl transfer potential compound in glycerate 1,3-bisphosphate?
How are electrons involved in oxidative phosphorylation?
How are electrons involved in oxidative phosphorylation?
What molecule is formed when acyl groups are attached to CoA through the reactive sulfhydryl group?
What molecule is formed when acyl groups are attached to CoA through the reactive sulfhydryl group?
Which vitamin is essential for blood coagulation?
Which vitamin is essential for blood coagulation?
What deficiency is associated with Vitamin C?
What deficiency is associated with Vitamin C?
Which factor makes the transfer of acetyl group to other compounds thermodynamically favourable?
Which factor makes the transfer of acetyl group to other compounds thermodynamically favourable?
In what way are most coenzymes activated carriers derived from vitamins?
In what way are most coenzymes activated carriers derived from vitamins?
How are metabolic pathways regulated according to the text?
How are metabolic pathways regulated according to the text?
