Question 11

(Multiple Choice)

The exergonic reaction 1,3-diphosphoglycerate \rightarrow 3-phosphoglycerate is coupled to the reaction ADP + Pi \rightarrow ATP.Which of the following is most likely to be true about the reaction ADP + Pi \rightarrow ATP?


A) The reaction never reaches equilibrium.
B) The reaction is spontaneous.
C) There is a large decrease in free energy.
D) The reaction is endergonic.
E) Temperature will not affect the rate constant of the reaction.

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