endergonic process
[/ˌɛndərˈɡɑːnɪk ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: endergonic processes
processo endergônico
1. A biochemical or chemical reaction that requires the input of energy to proceed; a non-spontaneous process that absorbs energy from its surroundings
Photosynthesis is an endergonic process that requires solar energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.
A fotossíntese é um processo endergônico que requer energia solar para converter dióxido de carbono e água em glicose.
2. A reaction with a positive change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG > 0) under standard conditions
The synthesis of ATP from ADP is an endergonic process in cells.
A síntese de ATP a partir de ADP é um processo endergônico nas células.
The term 'endergonic process' is primarily used in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian education, it is a key concept taught in biochemistry and general chemistry courses, often paired with exergonic processes to explain cellular energy metabolism. The term carries the same technical meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities and is essential for understanding bioenergetics, cellular respiration, and metabolic pathways.
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