Endergonic: An example of an endergonic reaction is photosynthesis. This is an endergonic reaction because photosynthesis requires energy to be absorbed from the sun in order for autotrophs to be able to produce food molecules, such as glucose. The diagram below illustrates how light energy must be absorbed by the plant in order for photosynthesis to occur.
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Exergonic: An example of an exergonic reaction is cellular respiration. This process is exergonic because it produces energy and releases it in the form of ATP. The diagram below illustrates how cellular respirations results in the production of ATP/energy.
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