Question

The standard free energy that is required for the sodium-potassium ATPase to pump two K ions into the cell and three Na ions is 43.8 kJ/mol but the standard free energy change of hydrolysis of ATP is only -32 kJ/mol. This apparent imbalance of free energy can be accounted for because ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

This apparent disparity of the free energy can be taken into account because:

the free energy produced by the hydrolysis of one ATP is adequate enough under psychological circumstances.

The Na-K ATPase aids the pumping of Na+ ions out of the cell and K+ ions into the cell. These actions occurring against their potential(concentration) gradients, which may be produced by hydrolyzing one ATP molecule.