. At first glance, it may seem that living systems are able to defy the second law of thermodynamics. However, on closer examination, it becomes clear that although cells create organization from raw materials in the environment, they also contribute to disorder in the environment by releasing ________
1. At first glance, it may seem that living systems are able to defy the second law of
2.Which of the following reactions is unfavorable?
a. NaCl dissolving in water (∆G < 0)
b. Formation of peptide bonds during protein synthesis (∆Go values vary from +10 to +20 kJ/mol)
c. Hydrolysis of ATP to ADP + Ⓟ (∆Go' = –30.5 kJ/mol)
d. Oxidation of one molecule of glucose (C6) yield up to 38 ATPs in a eukaryotic cell
e. Oxidation of a 16-carbon (C16) fatty acid releases enough energy to synthesize 130 ATPs
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