The synthesis of complex molecules is _______, whereas their degradation is _______.Synthesis occurs with _______ in entropy.

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The synthesis of complex molecules is endergonic because it requires an input of energy, and their degradation is exergonic because it releases energy. Synthesis occurs with a decrease in entropy because it involves the organization of simpler molecules into more complex structures, which is a more ordered state.

The Synthesis of Complex Molecules Is _______, Whereas Their Degradation