
Biochemistry
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Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
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Which of the following describe(s) an exergonic reaction?
energy is released
non-spontaneous
energy is absorbed
spontaneous
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