Question

which δg process among a - d is false? (+) δg process: protein synthesis (-) δg process: atp hydrolysis (+) δg process: glucose moving across a membrane from an area of high to low concentration (-) δg process: likely a metabolic reaction where the reactants are 100,000 - fold excess greater than the products a - d are all correct.

Explanation:

A negative $\Delta G$ indicates a spontaneous process. ATP hydrolysis is a spontaneous (-) $\Delta G$ process that releases energy. Protein synthesis is a non - spontaneous (+) $\Delta G$ process that requires energy input. A metabolic reaction with reactants in large excess over products is likely spontaneous (-) $\Delta G$. Glucose moving from high to low concentration is a spontaneous (-) $\Delta G$ diffusion process.

Answer:

A. A - D are all correct. (This option is false as we are looking for the false statement among A - D)
B. (-) $\Delta G$ process: likely a metabolic reaction where the reactants are 100,000 - fold excess greater than the products. (True)
C. (+) $\Delta G$ process: glucose moving across a membrane from an area of high to low concentration. (False, this is a (-) $\Delta G$ process)
D. (-) $\Delta G$ process: ATP hydrolysis. (True)
E. (+) $\Delta G$ process: protein synthesis. (True)

The answer is C.