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A cells metabolic processes obey which laws? |
The laws of thermodynamics |
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What are the laws of thermodynamics? |
Energy is converted from one form to another, and some energy is lost as heat during this conversion. |
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What is an exergonic reaction? |
When energy is released and the products have less energy than the reactants. |
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What is an example of an exergonic reaction? |
Cellular respiration. |
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When energy is required and the products have more energy than the reactants, what kind of reaction do we have? |
Endergonic reaction. |
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Photosynthesis is an example of what kind of reaction? |
Endergonic. |
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Describe energy coupling |
Cells use the energy released by exergonic reactions to drive endergonic reactions. |
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What is ATP? |
Adenosine triphosphate |
