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Biochemistry

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ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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Exergonic and endergonic biochemical reactions; the role of ATP and other macroergic substances in their relationships

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ATP - Adenosine triphosphate, it is the main energy currency or units, which is utilised in the whole body and every cell & organs.

Macroergic substances - A macroergic substance is a substance which is able to release at least 25 kJ of energy per mol whereas , Low-energy phosphate compounds (like glucose-6-phosphate), release less energy, somewhat between 9 and 20 kJ/mol.

Exergonic and endergonic biochemical reactions - An exergonic reaction is a chemical reaction in which there is release of free energy and an endergonic reaction is a chemical reaction where energy is absorbed.

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