Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Hydrolysis of 1 M glucose 6-phosphate catalyzed by glucose 6-phosphatase is 99% complete at equilibrium (i.e., only 1% of the substrate remains). Which statement is MOST nearly correct? (R = 8.315 J/mol · K; T = 298 K)


A) Δ\Delta G'° is -11 kJ/mol.
B) Δ\Delta G'° is -5 kJ/mol.
C) Δ\Delta G'° is 0 kJ/mol.
D) Δ\Delta G'° is +11 kJ/mol.
E) Δ\Delta G'° cannot be determined from the information given.

Answer

A