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#Question id: 72


For the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme hexokinase: Glucose + ATP → glucose 6-phosphate + ADP the equilibrium constant, Keq, is 7.8 × 102. In living E. coli cells, [ATP] = 5 mM, [ADP] = 0.5 mM, [glucose] = 2 mM, and [glucose 6-phosphate] = 1 mM. Which of the following conclusions made on the basis of the above calculations is incorrect?

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  1. The reaction is therefore far from equilibrium.

  2. The cellular concentrations of the products are much lower and those of the reactants are much higher.

  3. The reaction therefore tends strongly to go to the right.

  4. The cellular concentrations of the products are much higher and those of the reactants are much lower.

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#Question id: 52

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Choose the incorrect option regarding Isomerism.

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#Question id: 53

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Calculate the number of times the DNA of a modern E. coli cell has been copied accurately since its earliest bacterial precursor cell arose about 3.5 billion years ago. Assume for simplicity that over this time period, E. coli has undergone, on average, one cell division every 12 hours (this is an overestimate for modern bacteria, but probably an underestimate for ancient bacteria).

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#Question id: 54

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About 25 of the 92 natural elements are known to be essential to life. Which 4 of these 25 elements make up approximately 96% of living matter?

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#Question id: 55

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The standard free energy change for the reaction A → B is −15.0 kJ · mol−1. What is the equilibrium constant for the reaction at 25°C?

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#Question id: 56

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Trace elements are those required by an organism in only minute quantities. Which of the following is a trace element that is required by humans and other vertebrates, but not by other organisms such as bacteria or plants?

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#Question id: 57

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A(n) ________ has charge but negligible mass, whereas a(n) ________ has mass but no charge.