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is photosynthesis endergonic or exergonic? endergonic exergonic
Photosynthesis is a process where plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. It requires an input of energy (light) to proceed. An endergonic reaction is one that absorbs free energy from its surroundings. Since photosynthesis takes in energy (light) to build complex molecules (glucose), it fits the definition of an endergonic reaction. An exergonic reaction releases energy. Photosynthesis does not release energy in its overall process; instead, it stores energy in the chemical bonds of glucose.
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