Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
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Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews
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Chapter 3, Problem 6P
In another key reaction in glycolysis, dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) is isomerized into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate (GAP);
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a. Calculate the equilibrium constant and the equilibrium fraction of GAP from the above, at 37 oC.
b. In the cell, depletion of GAP makes the reaction proceed. What will
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Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
Ch. 3 - Prob. 1PCh. 3 - Given the following reactions and their...Ch. 3 - The decomposition of crystalline N2O5...Ch. 3 - The oxidation of glucose to CO2 and water is a...Ch. 3 - Prob. 5PCh. 3 - In another key reaction in glycolysis,...Ch. 3 - Assume that some protein molecule, in its folded...Ch. 3 - When a hydrophobic substance like a hydrocarbon is...Ch. 3 - It is observed that as temperature is increased,...Ch. 3 - Suppose a reaction has Ho and So values...
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