Suppose the reaction A + B --> C + D has a Δ G of + 5.2 kcal/mol. If this reaction is coupled to the reaction ATP + H2O --> ADP + Pi, which has a Δ G of -7.3 kcal/mol. What will be the change in free energy of the combined reaction, and will the reaction be spontaneous? Explain your answer.
A + B ------------------------> C + D ΔG = + 5.2 kcal/mol.
ATP + H2O -----------------------> ADP + Pi ΔG = -7.3 kcal/mol
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A + B + ATP + H2O --------------> C + D+ ADP + Pi ΔG = - 2.1 kcal/mol
ΔG = -2.1 kcal/mol . is negative. so reaction is spontenous.
if delta G is positive then the reaction is non-spontaneous.
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