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For a particular cell, the concentration of sucrose is 10 mM on the inside of the cell and 0.5 mM on the outside, whereas the concentration of sodium ions (Na+) is 0.5 mM on the inside of the cell and 10 mM on the outside. The membrane potential is - 150 mV, and the temperature is 25°C.
Constants: R = 1.987 cal/mol degree; T = 25°C = 298 K; F = 23,062 cal/mole volt
-What is the OG' for the inward transport of sodium ions?


A) +5.233 kcal/mol; an exergonic reaction
B) - 5.233 kcal/mol; an exergonic reaction
C) - 5.233 kcal/mol; an endergonic reaction
D) +5.233 kcal/mol; an endergonic reaction
E) none of the above

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