Consider the Following Two Chemical Equations

question 59

Multiple Choice

Consider the following two chemical equations:
A. glucose + fructose → sucrose + H₂O, Δ G = +27 kJ/mole (or +6.5 kcal/mole)
B. glucose + fructose + ATP → sucrose + ADP + P_i, Δ G = −5 kJ/mole (or −1.2 kcal/mole)
What is the overall Δ G ?

• A) 22 kJ/mole
• B) 32 kJ/mole
• C) -32 kJ/mole
• D) −135 kJ/mole
• E) 135 kJ/mole

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