2The free energy-requiring step in the synthesis of ATP is not the formation of ATP from ADP and Pi (ΔG ≈ 0), but the release of tightly bound ATP. Explain why this is not inconsistent with the +30.5...

2 The free energy-requiring step in the synthesis of ATP is not the formation of ATP from ADP and Pi (ΔG ≈ 0), but the release of tightly bound ATP. Explain why this is not inconsistent with the +30.5 kJ⋅mol-1 free energy of formation of ATP in solution.