Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 7.4, Problem 1C
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To write: Simple reactions illustrating the conversion of Substance X to Substance Y, which is an endergonic reaction and that can be driven if coupled to the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Introduction: Both exergonic and endergonic reactions are type of chemical reactions that enable organisms to carry on their activities, such as growth, movement, repair, and their maintenance. The type of reaction in which energy is released to the surrounding is known as exergonic reaction. The type of reaction in which energy is absorbed from the surrounding is known as endergonic reaction.

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