The G' for the reaction Citrate Isocitrate is + 6.64 kJ mol -1 = + 1.59

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The ΔG°' for the reaction Citrate → Isocitrate is + 6.64 kJ mol-1 =  + 1.59 kcal mol-1. The ΔG°' for the reaction Isocitrate → α-Ketoglutarate is - 267 kJ mol-1 = -63.9 kcal mol-1. What is the ΔG°' for the conversion of citrate to α-ketoglutarate? Is that reaction exergonic or endergonic, and why?

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Biochemistry

ISBN: 9781305961135

9th Edition

Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal

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