Firefly luciferase is the enzyme that allows fireflies to illuminate their abdomens. Because this light generation is an ATP-requiring reaction, firefly luciferase can be used to test for the presence of ATP. In this way, luciferase can test for the presence of life. The coupled reactions are 1. luciferin + O₂ = oxyluciferin + light = AMP + PP₁ 2. ATP AG=-31.6 kJ/mol the overall AG of the coupled reaction is -8.70 kJ/mol, what is the equilibrium constant, K, of the first reaction at 18 °C ? Express your answer numerically. View Available Hint(s)

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Firefly luciferase is the enzyme that allows fireflies to illuminate their abdomens. Because this light generation is an
ATP-requiring reaction, firefly luciferase can be used to test for the presence of ATP. In this way, luciferase can test
for the presence of life. The coupled reactions are
1. luciferin + O₂2
2.
ATP
K =
AG-31.6 kJ/mol
If the overall AG of the coupled reaction is -8.70 kJ/mol, what is the equilibrium constant, K, of the first
reaction at 18 °C ?
Express your answer numerically.
▸ View Available Hint(s)
oxyluciferin + light
= AMP + PP₁
| ΑΣΦ
BRED
?
Transcribed Image Text:Firefly luciferase is the enzyme that allows fireflies to illuminate their abdomens. Because this light generation is an ATP-requiring reaction, firefly luciferase can be used to test for the presence of ATP. In this way, luciferase can test for the presence of life. The coupled reactions are 1. luciferin + O₂2 2. ATP K = AG-31.6 kJ/mol If the overall AG of the coupled reaction is -8.70 kJ/mol, what is the equilibrium constant, K, of the first reaction at 18 °C ? Express your answer numerically. ▸ View Available Hint(s) oxyluciferin + light = AMP + PP₁ | ΑΣΦ BRED ?
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