Consider the following reaction catalyzed by Phosphopentose Epimerase at 37 °C. Xylulose 5-phosphate ---> Ribulose 5-phosphate At equilibrium, the ratio of Xylulose 5-P/Ribulose 5-P = 1/18.85 Which direction would the reaction proceed as written under standard conditions? Towards Reactants Towards Products At Equilibrium None of the choices are correct

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Consider the following reaction catalyzed by Phosphopentose Epimerase at 37 oC.

                   Xylulose 5-phosphate      --->     Ribulose 5-phosphate

At equilibrium, the ratio of Xylulose 5-P / Ribulose 5-P = 1/18.85 

Which direction would the reaction proceed as written under standard conditions?

Consider the following reaction catalyzed by Phosphopentose Epimerase at 37 °C.
Xylulose 5-phosphate ---> Ribulose 5-phosphate
At equilibrium, the ratio of Xylulose 5-P/Ribulose 5-P = 1/18.85
Which direction would the reaction proceed as written under standard conditions?
Towards Reactants
Towards Products
At Equilibrium
None of the choices are correct
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following reaction catalyzed by Phosphopentose Epimerase at 37 °C. Xylulose 5-phosphate ---> Ribulose 5-phosphate At equilibrium, the ratio of Xylulose 5-P/Ribulose 5-P = 1/18.85 Which direction would the reaction proceed as written under standard conditions? Towards Reactants Towards Products At Equilibrium None of the choices are correct
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