The $\Delta$ G'° Values for the Two Reactions Shown Below Are Given

question 83

Multiple Choice

The $\Delta$ G'° values for the two reactions shown below are given. oxaloacetate + acetyl-CoA + H₂O $\rightarrow$ citrate + CoASH
$\Delta$ G'° = -32.2 kJ/mol
Citrate
Synthase
Oxaloacetate + acetate $\rightarrow$ citrate
$\Delta$ G'° = -1.9 kJ/mol
Citrate lyase
What is the $\Delta$ G'° for the hydrolysis of acetyl-CoA?
Acetyl-CoA + H₂O $\rightarrow$ acetate + CoASH + H⁺

• A) -34.1 kJ/mol
• B) -32.2 kJ/mol
• C) -30.3 kJ/mol
• D) +61.9 kJ/mol
• E) +34.1 kJ/mol

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