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exergonic

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ex·er·gon·ic (ksr-gnk)
adj.
Of or relating to a reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.

exergonic [ek″ser-gon´ik]
accompanied by the release of free energy.

exergonic
accompanied by the release of free energy.

exergonic
adjective Referring to chemical reactions that liberate energy


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19) In a second approach, biological organization is a process that couples endergonic processes to the exergonic ones, therefore thermodynamically uphill processes to downhill ones.
054 g) was added slowly, and an exergonic reaction was observed at each addition.
H2 is delivered using the donors: lactate; ethanol (EtOH); butyrate; or propionate substrates; whose fermentation to H2 is exergonic under H2 partial pressures (ceilings) of less than: 1; 0.
 
 
 
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