Calculate the minimum integer number of ATP molecules that must be hydrolyzed (ATP →…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry

Problem

Calculate the minimum integer number of ATP molecules that must be hydrolyzed (ATP → ADP) to drive the synthesis of one mole of biotin if ΔG° for its formation is +65 kJ mol⁻¹ and ΔG° for ATP hydrolysis is −30.5 kJ mol⁻¹.

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