Endergonic
Endergonic
Endergonic (/ɛndərˈɡɒnɪk/) is a term used in Biochemistry to describe a reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings. The term is derived from the Greek words "endon" meaning "inside" and "ergon" meaning "work".
Etymology
The term "Endergonic" is derived from the Greek words "endon" meaning "inside" and "ergon" meaning "work". This refers to the process where energy is absorbed from the surroundings during a reaction.
Definition
In Biochemistry, an endergonic reaction (also called a nonspontaneous reaction or an unfavorable reaction) is a chemical reaction in which the standard change in free energy is positive, and energy is absorbed.
Related Terms
- Exergonic: A process or reaction that releases energy from the system to its surroundings, usually in the form of heat. It is the opposite of an endergonic reaction.
- Gibbs free energy: A thermodynamic potential that measures the maximum reversible work that a system can perform at constant temperature and pressure.
- Thermodynamics: The branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy.
- Bioenergetics: The study of the transformation of energy in living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endergonic
- Wikipedia's article - Endergonic
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