Cells, to drive endergonic reactions, can harvest the energy released during exergonic reactions.

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Cells couple exergonic reactions (which release energy) with endergonic reactions (which require energy) to drive the latter. This is a fundamental principle of cellular metabolism, allowing cells to perform work such as synthesis of biomolecules, muscle contraction, and active transport across membranes.

Cells, to Drive Endergonic Reactions, Can Harvest the Energy Released