Question

Human respiration is a chemical process that results in the release of energy. In this process, organic compounds transform into different compounds through exergonic reactions. Which term in the passage would most likely be used only in a scientific context?

Answer 1

Exergonic is the term in the passage that is most likely be used only in a scientific context.

Explanation:

The term Exergonic  is used in a scientific context in the given passage. The chemical reactions takes place either absorbing or releasing energy to its environment in which the reactions takes place. This is due to the breaking or the formation of chemical bonds. It mainly depends on the bond's strength.

When energy is given to the environment in which it takes place then it is called as exoergonic reaction. This occurs due to high strength of the chemical bond that is formed. When energy is absorbed from the environment in which the reaction takes place, it is known as endergonic. The bond that is formed will be weaker and not stronger.