"In the cytoplasm the typical (ATP)/(ADP)(P) ratio is 5.53 x 10 squared. Calculate the delta G (free energy change) required to synthesise ATP in the cytoplasm". My problem is that I dont see how 5.53x 10squared is a ratio. Once I understand that I may e able to finish my assignment. I asked my tutor but he didnt explain it any clearer. HELP!!!
2006-10-17 06:30:07 · 22 answers · asked by sparkyy2k2001 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
I think it means that for every ADP + P in the cytoplasm there are 5.53x10^2 molecules of ATP. Therefore there are much more ATPs in the cytoplasm than ADP + P. You get this ratio by dividing the number of ATP by the number of ADP + P.
Reminder: ADP + P --> ATP
the reverse reaction releases energy, and this is where the cell gets its energy from. It means that in the cytoplasm you have a lot of ATP, therefore a lot of potential energy which can be used for many purposes.
2006-10-17 06:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
In science the word "ratio" can also be used to mean "fraction". So it means the value of the fraction (ATP)/(ADP)(P) is 5.53 x 10^2.
I'm sure you can take it from here :)
2006-10-19 10:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by coolman9999uk 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would read this as 'the ratio of ATP to ADP is 553 to 1'.
2006-10-17 06:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by Bill N 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 09:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is that 5.53 x 10 squared means 5.53 x 100, this is 553
2006-10-17 06:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by Marco Antonio H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think Bill N puts it most simply. The ratio is 553:1
2006-10-17 08:01:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
5.53x10 squared is standard form. it means 553. your ratio is probably ATP:ADP+P = 1:553. it's probably a mistake in the question but if you explain to your tutor that you don't understand then they might let you off assist you further. Hopefully.
2006-10-17 08:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by cheesimonki 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-17 08:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by jennijan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe the ratio is 5.53x10squared : 1??
I hope you finish your assignment successfully!
2006-10-17 08:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by Rolo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would love to be able to help you but I am good with words, not figures and your problem is way beyond my very poor mathematical capabilities. Sorry, but I am sure there will be someone on Yahoo Answers who will be able to help you.
2006-10-17 08:01:41 · answer #10 · answered by blondie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋