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what type of process does the energy release from atp hydrolysis get coupled to?
exergonic processes
spontaneous processes
endergonic processes
neutral processes
ATP hydrolysis is an exergonic (energy-releasing) reaction. It is coupled to endergonic processes, which require an input of energy to proceed, as the released energy drives these non-spontaneous, energy-requiring cellular tasks. Exergonic/spontaneous processes release their own energy and do not need coupling to ATP hydrolysis, while neutral processes do not require energy input.
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Endergonic processes