Standard gibbs free energy for conversion of hexose to methane and carbon dioxide
| Value | -390 kJ/mol |
|---|---|
| Organism | Generic |
| Reference | Schink B. Energetics of syntrophic cooperation in methanogenic degradation. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 1997 Jun61(2):262-80PubMed ID9184013 |
| Comments | Methanogenic degradation is the least exergonic process when compared to aerobic degradation or the alternative anaerobic respirations. Conversion of hexose to methane and carbon dioxide releases only 15% of the energy that would be available in aerobic degradation, C6H12O6+6O2>>6CO2+6H2O (Change of Gibbs free energy=-2,870 kJ/mol) C6H12O6>>3CO2+3CH4 (Change of Gibbs free energy=-390 kJ/mol) |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 104435 |