Question 18

(Multiple Choice)

Based upon the following reactions, what would be the ΔG°′ for the formation of ATP from phosphoenolpyruvate and ADP?
ATP → ADP + Pi
ΔG°′ = −31.5 kJ/mol
Phosphoenolpyruvate → pyruvate + Pi
ΔG°′ = −62.2 kJ/mol


A) −93.7 kJ/mol
B) −30.7 kJ/mol
C) +30.7 kJ/mol
D) +93.7 kJ/mol
E) cannot determine from given information

Answer