Chapter 27.5, Problem 9P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The fact that whether $K>1$ or $K<1$ for the transfer of a phosphate group from $\text{ATP}$ to glucose to give $\text{glucose 6-phosphate}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

For a spontaneous reaction, the value of change in Gibb’s free energy or $\Delta G$ is negative.

The relation between $\Delta G$ and $K$ states that $\Delta G$ for a reaction is equal to $-\text{RT}\ln K$. This implies that the equilibrium constant for a spontaneous reaction is greater than one, that is, $K>1$.