Energy, Enzymes, and Catalysis Problem Set
Problem 13: Equilibruim constant for hydrolysis of glucose-6-phosphate
The equilibrium constant for the reaction, glucose 6-phosphate + water glucose + phosphate, is 260. What can you conclude about this reaction:
A.
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It is a closed system
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B.
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It never reaches equilibrium.
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C.
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Starting with glucose 6-phosphate, it is not spontaneous.
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D.
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At equilibrium, the concentration of glucose is much higher than the concentrations of glucose 6-phosphate.
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E.
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The equilibrium constant increases when the starting concentration of glucose 6-phosphate is increased.
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