endergonic

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A chemical reaction that needs energy because the things made have more energy than the ones you start with

adjective
/ˌɛndərˈɡɒnɪk/

Specialized

: endergónico

Photosynthesis is an endergonic process because it requires sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Examples

The synthesis of biomolecules is often endergonic, as it needs additional energy input to proceed.
In an endergonic reaction, the products have higher energy than the reactants, showing that energy is absorbed.
Where do they get the energy for driving these reactions forward if they're endergonic ATP?

Synonyms

endoergic

vsendergonic

Specialized

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To take in energy from the surroundings during a chemical or nuclear reaction

is used for reactions stressing higher product free energy than reactants

Antonyms

exergonic

Specialized

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A process that releases energy, for example in cells

How Energy-Absorbing

endergonic

Specialized

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exergonic

Specialized

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Surface Forms

endergonic positive

Morphology

endergonic = enderg (opaque) = endo + erg + ic

The term 'endergonic' is specialized in biochemistry, and its meaning isn't directly inferable from its components without specific scientific knowledge.

Etymology

Endergonic comes from Greek parts endo- meaning 'in' and erg- meaning 'work', the same root you see in energy. So an endergonic reaction is one that must take in energy or 'work' to happen.