The forward reaction in Equation 1 is catalyzed by the enzyme phosphoglucoisomerase as part of glycolysis - a common metabolic pathway in all living organisms. Simultaneously with the production of fructose 6-phosphate, F-6-P becomes a reactant in Equation 2 which is catalyzed by the enzyme phosphofructokinase. Like many biological reactions in living organisms,
Equation 1 never reaches equilibrium. Use this information and your knowledge of equilibrium to briefly explain why Equation 1 never reaches equilibrium.
Equation 1 Glucose-6-phosphate<---------------->Fructose-6-phosphate
Equation 2 Fructose-6-phosphate + ATP <------------> Fructose 1,6 diphosphate + AD