The Standard Free Energy Change for the Hydrolysis of ATP

question 110

Multiple Choice

The standard free energy change for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP + P_i is -7.3 kcal/mol. From this information, one can conclude that the

• A) reaction will never reach equilibrium.
• B) free energy of ADP and phosphate is higher than the free energy of ATP.
• C) reaction requires energy.
• D) reaction is endergonic.
• E) reaction is exergonic.

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