The Following Questions Are Based on the Reaction a

question 6

Multiple Choice

The following questions are based on the reaction A + B → C + D shown in Figure 8.2.


-Assume that the reaction has a △G of -5.6 kcal/mol. Which of the following would be True?

• A)The reaction could be coupled to power an endergonic reaction with a △G of +6.2 kcal/mol.
• B)The reaction could be coupled to power an exergonic reaction with a △G of +8.8 kcal/mol.
• C)The reaction would result in a decrease in entropy (
• S)and an increase in the total energy content (
• H)of the system.
• D)The reaction would result in an increase in entropy (
• S)and a decrease in the total energy content (
• H)of the system.
• E)The reaction would result in products (C +
• D)with a greater free-energy content than in the initial reactants (A +

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