Question 5

(Multiple Choice)

The standard free-energy changes for the reactions below are given. phosphocreatine \rightarrow creatine + Pi
Δ\Delta G'° = -43.0 kJ/mol
ATP \rightarrow ADP + Pi
Δ\Delta G'° = -30.5 kJ/mol
What is the overall Δ\Delta G'° for the following reaction?
Phosphocreatine + ADP \rightarrow creatine + ATP


A) -73.5 kJ/mol
B) -12.5 kJ/mol
C) +12.5 kJ/mol
D) +73.5 kJ/mol
E) Δ\Delta G'° cannot be calculated without Keq'.

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