(a)
Interpretation:
The direction of the reversible reaction between ATP and creatine is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
A

Answer to Problem 15P
The reversible reaction between ATP and creatine moves towards the left side of the reaction.
Explanation of Solution
The given reversible reaction is given below.
The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is
The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of creatine to creatine phosphate is
Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.
Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is
(b)
Interpretation:
The direction of the reversible reaction between ATP and glycerol is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
A thermodynamic potential that is utilized in the calculation of the highest reversible function taking place in the thermodynamic system at the constant value pressure and temperature is known as Gibbs-free energy. It is denoted by

Answer to Problem 15P
The reversible reaction between ATP and glycerol moves towards the right side of the reaction.
Explanation of Solution
The given reversible reaction is given below.
The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is
The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of glycerol to glycerol 3-phosphate is
Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.
Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is
(c)
Interpretation:
The direction of the reversible reaction between ATP and pyruvate is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
A thermodynamic potential that is utilized in the calculation of the highest reversible function taking place in the thermodynamic system at the constant value pressure and temperature is known as Gibbs-free energy. It is denoted by

Answer to Problem 15P
The reversible reaction between ATP and pyruvate moves towards the left side of the reaction.
Explanation of Solution
The given reversible reaction is given below.
The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is
The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of pyruvate to phosphoenolpyruvate is
Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.
Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is
(d)
Interpretation:
The direction of the reversible reaction between ATP and glucose is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
A thermodynamic potential that is utilized in the calculation of the highest reversible function taking place in the thermodynamic system at the constant value pressure and temperature is known as Gibbs-free energy. It is denoted by

Answer to Problem 15P
The reversible reaction between ATP and glucose moves towards the right side of the reaction.
Explanation of Solution
The given reversible reaction is given below.
The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is
The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of glucose to glucose6-phosphate is
Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.
Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is
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