endergonic
Americanadjective
adjective
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Relating to a chemical reaction that requires the absorption of energy. The production of sugars by plants during photosynthesis is an endergonic reaction, where sunlight provides the necessary energy.
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The phosphorylated molecule is at a higher-energy state and is less stable than its unphosphorylated form, and this added energy from the addition of the phosphate allows the molecule to undergo its endergonic reaction.
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Compost pile decomposition is endergonic, enthalpy increases and entropy increases.
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Exergonic reactions release energy; endergonic reactions require energy to proceed.
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An endergonic reaction will not take place on its own without the addition of free energy.
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There is another important concept that must be considered regarding endergonic and exergonic reactions.
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