The Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP Has a △G°'of -30

question 25

Multiple Choice

The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP has a △G°'of -30 kJ/mol.If in an E.coli cell the concentrations of ATP,ADP and inorganic phosphate are 7.90 mM,1.04 mM and 7.9 mM,respectively,which statement is true about the hydrolysis of ATP in the cell?(Assumeatemperature of 298 K.R = 8.315 J/K-mol)

• A)Hydrolysis can proceed spontaneously.
• B)The hydrolysis is at equilibrium.
• C)The formation of ATP from ADP is occurring more rapidly than the hydrolysis.
• D)The hydrolysis is being allosterically controlled.

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