Consider the following metabolic reaction: 2-Phosphoglycerate ---> 3-Phosphoglyc

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Consider the following metabolic reaction:
2-Phosphoglycerate ---> 3-Phosphoglycerate ?G°' = -4.40 kJ/mol

What can be said about this reaction when the concentration of 2-phosphoglycerate is 0.490 mM and the concentration of 3-phosphoglycerate is 2.90 mM at 25°C?

a.This reaction is endergonic under these conditions.

b. This reaction is not favorable under standard conditions.

c. This reaction is exergonic under these conditions.

d. This reaction is at equilibrium under these conditions.

e. 40 kJ of work can be done by this reaction under these conditions.

Explanation / Answer

d) This reaction is at equilibrium under these conditions.

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