What does a negative ΔG value signify in a biochemical reaction?

Practice Questions

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What does a negative ΔG value signify in a biochemical reaction?
  1. The reaction is at equilibrium
  2. The reaction is non-spontaneous
  3. The reaction is spontaneous
  4. The reaction requires energy input

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What does a negative ΔG value signify in a biochemical reaction?
  • Step 1: Understand what ΔG means. ΔG is the change in free energy during a reaction.
  • Step 2: Know that a negative ΔG value means that the energy of the products is lower than the energy of the reactants.
  • Step 3: Realize that when ΔG is negative, it means the reaction can happen on its own.
  • Step 4: Conclude that a negative ΔG indicates the reaction is spontaneous and does not need extra energy to occur.
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