During a laboratory experiment, you discover that an enzyme-catalyzed reaction has a ∆G of -20 kcal/mol. If you double the amount of enzyme in the reaction, what will be the ∆G for the new reaction?
A) -40 kcal/mol
B) -20 kcal/mol
C) 0 kcal/mol
D) +20 kcal/mol
E) +40 kcal/mol

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Doubling the amount of enzyme does not affect the value of ∆G. The free energy change of the reaction remains the same at -20 kcal/mol. Therefore, the answer is B.

During a Laboratory Experiment, You Discover That an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction