spontaneous vs. non spontaneous reactions
Which type of reaction is considered endergonic?
A non-spontaneous reaction
Which type of reaction is considered exergonic?
A spontaneous reaction
Is a non-spontaneous reaction catabolic or anabolic?
Anabolic (builds up)
Is a spontaneous reaction catabolic or anabolic?
Catabolic (tear down)
Give one example of a spontaneous reaction
Cell respiration
More energy in the products is
Endergonic
More energy in the reactants is
Exergonic
Requires energy input
Non-spontaneous Reaction
+delta G
Non-spontaneous reaction
Give one example of a non-spontaneous reaction
Photosynthesis (PSN)
Occurs without energy input
Spontaneous Reaction
-delta G
Spontaneous reaction