Many proteins are enzymes (they catalyze reactions). Thus, it isnecessary to review how reactions take place. Reduced organiccompounds tend to contain stored energy in C–H bonds. As a generalrule, the greater the number of C–H bonds, the greater the amountof potential energy stored in the molecule. Answer each question inthe chart as it relates to the two reactions shown at the top. Besure to be prepared to explain the reasoning behind youranswers.
| Reaction 1: CH4 + 2O2 → 2H2O + CO2 (methane) | Reaction 2: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2
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Is the reaction exergonic or endergonic? | | |
b. Is the reaction spontaneous? | | |
c. Is the reaction anabolic or catabolic? | | |
d. Is ∆G (the change in free energy) positive ornegative? | |
