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Exothermic reaction
Reaction in which reactants have more free energy than products; releases energy as heat.
A reaction with negative ΔG that proceeds spontaneously, often coupled to drive endergonic biosynthetic reactions.
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Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
A reaction with negative ΔG that proceeds spontaneously, often coupled to drive endergonic biosynthetic reactions.
Related terms
Endothermic reaction, Free energy