Is catabolic exergonic or endergonic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether catabolic processes release energy (exergonic) or require energy (endergonic). Catabolic processes usually involve the breakdown of molecules, which typically releases energy.
Answer
Exergonic
Catabolic reactions are exergonic.
Answer for screen readers
Catabolic reactions are exergonic.
More Information
Catabolic reactions involve breaking down large molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process, which makes them exergonic.
Tips
Avoid mixing up catabolic (breaking down, releasing energy, exergonic) with anabolic (building up, requiring energy, endergonic).
Sources
- Royal Society of Biology - Metabolism and energy - rsb.org.uk
- Are catabolic pathways endergonic or exergonic? - Study.com - homework.study.com
- Chemical Reactions in Living Things - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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