Biochemical reactions are more likely to proceed if the reaction has an increase in enthalpy (△H)and a decrease in entropy

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Biochemical reactions are more likely to proceed if the reaction has a decrease in enthalpy and an increase in entropy, as stated by the Second Law of Thermodynamics. This is because the increase in disorder (entropy) outweighs the decrease in energy (enthalpy) and favors spontaneity.

Biochemical Reactions Are More Likely to Proceed If the Reaction