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Reaction Coupling

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A phenomenon where an energetically unfavorable reaction (endergonic) is driven by a favorable one (exergonic), allowing the overall process to occur.

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