Asked by Landon Thompson on Apr 27, 2024
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Why type of energy is represented by a positive change in G ?
A) Entropy
B) Enthalpy
C) Exergonic
D) Endergonic
E) Activation
Positive Change
Improvement or advancement in a condition or situation, often aiming for a beneficial outcome.
Endergonic
Describes a chemical reaction that requires energy to be absorbed from its surroundings, not occurring spontaneously.
- Differentiate between endergonic and exergonic reactions and their roles in metabolism.
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Bryan Martinez RodasMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A positive change in Gibbs free energy ( ΔG>0 \Delta G > 0 ΔG>0 ) indicates an endergonic reaction, meaning the reaction requires energy input to proceed.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between endergonic and exergonic reactions and their roles in metabolism.