BIOCHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
BIOCHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-W/ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781319425784
Author: BERG
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
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Chapter 15, Problem 15P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The direction of the reversible reaction between ATP and creatine 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 ΔG°.

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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.

ATP+creatinecreatinephosphate+ADP.

The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is ΔG°'=7.3kcalmol1.

The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of creatine to creatine phosphate is ΔG°'=10.3kcalmol1.

Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.

ChangeinΔG°'= ΔG°' forATPtoADP ΔG°' forcreatine to creatine phosphateΔG°'=7.3kcalmol110.3kcalmol1=3kcalmol1

Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is 3kcalmol1. The negative value of Gibbs free energy indicates that reaction moves in the left hand side.

Interpretation Introduction

(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 ΔG°.

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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.

ATP+glycerolglycerol3phosphate+ADP.

The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is ΔG°'=7.3kcalmol1.

The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of glycerol to glycerol 3-phosphate is ΔG°'=2.2kcalmol1.

Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.

ChangeinΔG°'= ΔG°' forATPtoADP ΔG°' forglycerol to glycerol3phosphateΔG°'=7.3kcalmol12.2kcalmol1=5.1kcalmol1

Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is 5.1kcalmol1. The positive value of Gibbs free energy indicates that reaction moves in the right hand side.

Interpretation Introduction

(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 ΔG°.

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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.

ATP+pyruvatephosphoenolpyruvate+ADP.

The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is ΔG°'=7.3kcalmol1.

The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of pyruvate to phosphoenolpyruvate is ΔG°'=14.8kcalmol1.

Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.

ChangeinΔG°'= ΔG°' forATPtoADP ΔG°' forpyruvate to phosphoenolpyruvateΔG°'=7.3kcalmol114.8kcalmol1=7.5kcalmol1

Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is 7.5kcalmol1. The negative value of Gibbs free energy indicates that reaction moves in the left hand side.

Interpretation Introduction

(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 ΔG°.

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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.

ATP+glucoseglucose6phosphate+ADP.

The standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of ATP to ADP is ΔG°'=7.3kcalmol1.

The given standard Gibbs free energy for the conversion of glucose to glucose6-phosphate is ΔG°'=3.3kcalmol1.

Thus, the change in the standard Gibbs free energy for the conversions is calculated as follows.

ChangeinΔG°'= ΔG°' forATPtoADP ΔG°' forglucose to glucose 6phosphateΔG°'=7.3kcalmol13.3kcalmol1=4kcalmol1

Thus, the value of the Gibbs free energy is 4kcalmol1. The positive value of Gibbs free energy indicates that reaction moves in the right-hand side.

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