A prominent scientist claims to have isolated mutant cells that can convert 1 molecule of glucose into 57 molecules of ATP. Should this discovery be celebrated, or do you suppose that something might be wrong with it? Explain your answer.

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TABLE 3-1 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STANDARD FREE- ENERGY CHANGE, AG°, AND THE EQUILIBRIUM CONSTANT Equilibrium Constant [X]/[M] 105 104 103 10² 10 1 10-1 10-² 10-3 10-4 10-5 Standard Free-Energy Change (AG) for Reaction Y→ X (kJ/mole) -29.7 -23.8 -17.8 -11.9 -5.9 0 5.9 11.9 17.8 23.8 29.7