Conversion of pyruvate to glucose by reversal of glycolysis has a ?Go’ of +84 kJ/mol, whereas...

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Conversion of pyruvate to glucose by reversal of glycolysis hasa ?Go’ of +84 kJ/mol, whereas gluconeogenesis occurs with a ?Go’ of?38 kJ/mol. Where does the energy come from that drivesgluconeogenesis? Show the three enzyme reactions where this energyis consumed.

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gluconeogenesis is in essence glycolysis in reverse And of the ten reactions that constitute gluconeogenesis seven are shared with glycolysis these reactions have a G close to zero therefore easily    See Answer
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