Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

The conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate has a Δ\Delta G°´ of +1.7 kJ/mol but within a typical cell,the Δ\Delta G is -2.9 kJ/mol.What can be said about the value of Keq and Q?


A)under standard conditions,Keq > 1;in the cell,Q < 1
B)under standard conditions,Keq < 1;in the cell,Q > 1
C)under standard conditions,Keq > 1;in the cell,Q > 1
D)under standard conditions,Keq < 1;in the cell,Q < 1
E)none of the above

Answer

B