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Thermodynamics of Biological Systems - Ecu

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4) Thioesters such as acetyl CoA: ∆G 0’ = -31.5<br />

kJ/mol<br />

All <strong>of</strong> these compounds have a high<br />

phosphate group transfer potential.<br />

They can transfer their phosphate group<br />

directly to ADP to form ATP. This is<br />

substrate level phosphorylation.

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