Practice - Spontaneity of Reactions in Biological Systems
Practice Questions
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Define Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG).
💡 Hint: Think about energy that can be used for cellular processes.
What does a negative ΔG indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider how reactions happen without needing energy input.
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What does a negative Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG) indicate about a reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about processes that happen naturally.
True or False: All endergonic reactions have a positive Gibbs Free Energy change (ΔG).
💡 Hint: Focus on definitions of endergonic processes.
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You have an endergonic reaction with ΔG = +20 kJ/mol. How can this reaction proceed in a cell?
💡 Hint: Think about how ATP might link to this reaction.
Discuss why using ATP hydrolysis for energy coupling is efficient in biological systems.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles and rate of ATP in the cell.
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