Answered: How it is that cells are making larger,…

How it is that cells are making larger, more complex molecules, yet they do not defy the second law of thermodynamics? (note: cells are open systems not closed)

Biology 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172517

Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Publisher:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

Chapter6: Metabolism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1VCQ: Figure 6.8 Look at each of the processes shown, and decide if it is endergonic or exergonic. In each...

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: Define the following terms:a. FADb. hydride ionc. energyd. electron transport pathwaye. coenzyme

A: Proteins are considered as the major biomolecule, which is used for several processes such as it has…

Q: Choose the best answer The active site of an enzyme is the place where the following happens:…

A: A catalyst is a component that speeds up a chemical reaction without really being a reactant.…

Q: C-H C-H HO-C-H H-C-H но—с—н HO-C-H H-C-OH н-с—он H-C-OH H-C-OH ČHOH CHOH (d) co, + CH-C-c-OH + I|||…

A: DISCLAIMER: Since you have asked multiple questions, we have solved the first question for you. If…

Q: Enzymes are biological catalysts that decrease the activation energy necessary for a chemical…

A: Oxidoreductases are a class of enzymes that catalyze redox reactions. Oxidoreductases generally uses…

Q: In order to avoid wasting cell resources, feedback mechanisms to regulate enzyme activity are a…

A: Feedback mechanism is generally used by enzymes that function in metabolic pathways to reduce the…

Q: Enzymes are not used up in chemical reactions, so what exactly does an enzyme do? Refer to…

A: Here's a breakdown of what enzymes do in terms of activation energy and transition state…

Q: Differentiate between kinetic and potential energy by selecting the choices that are examples of…

A: Energy is a property of items which can be moved to different articles or changed over into various…

Q: I need help with a biology question for my homework. So it asks “second law of thermodynamics uses…

A: Introduction Thermodynamics is the study of the relations between heat, work, temperature and…

Q: In the following reaction, which is/are substrate(s), enzyme, products, allosteric inhibitor(s),…

A: Enzymes are proteinaceous biomolecules that catalyze the reactions taking place in biological…

Q: Can the thermodynamic property Δ G° be used to predict the speed of a reaction in a living organism?…

A: ΔG is the actual free energy. It is a thermodynamic function and is also known as Gibb’s free…

Q: What ways do enzymatic catalysts increase the rates of reactions? They lower the activation energy…

A: Enzymes are the biocatalysts that catalyse biochemical reactions . They have specificity in…

Q: If a molecule binds to an active site in an enzyme, but it is not involved in the reaction and is…

A: Correct answer: Competitive inhibitionExplanation:Competitive inhibition is a type of enzyme…

Q: In which habitat does it survive happily? What is effect of change in internal energy of liver of…

A: Pufferfish are known for their defense mechanism of blowing up themselves by rapidly filling water…

Q: When you eat starchy foods resulting in a breakdown to give glucose to the body, you have induced…

A: Biomolecules are the biological molecules that are present inside the living organisms. These…

Q: Which of the following accurately characterizes enzyme active sites? (Pick two.) Active sites form…

A: he accurate characterizations of enzyme active sites are:Active sites form the greatest number of…

Q: If the cells of your body oxidize 1 mole of glucose, by how much would the temperature of your body…

A: Specific heat capacity is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg…

Q: Can you answer all the parts to following question, true or false: Q27: A: Because enzymes…

A: -An enzyme can be described as a biological catalyst that acts on biochemical reactions of the body.…

Q: Explainthe application of thermodynamics in biochemistry.

A: Thermodynamics is the study of heat changes. Increased temperature increases molecular motion.…

Q: Which of the following statements are correct about how enzymes accelerate chemical reactions…

A: A vast range of chemical reactions occur in living organisms which are catalyzed by certain protein…

Q: What is the enzymatic activity of sodium-potassium ATPase (pump)? binds to and hydrolyzes ATP;…

A: The sodium-potassium pump also known as the NAK pump regulates the concentration of Sodium and…

Q: You and a friend are eating dinner together, and a number of events occur during your dinner that…

A: The first law of thermodynamics simply says the energy is conserved or the energy of the universe…

Q: Choose the wrong statement: Select one: O a. Competitive inhibitors competing with the substrate O…

A: Enzymes are the biological catalysts, that increase the rate of a chemical reaction. The enzymes may…

Q: Enzymes sometimes work as a key that opens the lock, if enzyme is the key then what is the…

A: Enzymes are the catalysts that elevate the pace of chemical reactions that occur within the living…

Q: Which of the following aspects of catalysis by enzymes can NOT be explained by the Fischer Lock and…

A: Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions. Enzymes catalyse the reaction by reducing…

Q: The enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction belongs to which class?

A: Enzymes are biocatalysts that accelerate chemical reactions. The molecules upon which enzymes act…

Q: Under which of the following conditions could a biochemical reaction inside a cell have a positive…

A: Under constant temperature and pressure, the relationship between free energy change of a…

Q: Life is sometimes described as a constant struggle against the second law of thermodynamics. How do…

A: The Second Law of thermodynamics states that there is a natural tendency of any isolated system to…

Q: When the product of reaction \\( A \\) becomes the reactant of reaction \\( B \\), the metabolic…

A: Metabolism is the sum of all the chemical changes (anabolism and catabolism) occurring in the cell.…

Q: What is free energy? What is its symbol?

A: Enzymes are biocatalyst that increases the speed of reaction by lowering the activation energy.…

Q: Explain first and second law of thermodynamics using an example

A: Thermodynamics is a branch of science that studies heat, function, and temperature, as well as their…

Q: For the following reactions, name both the enzyme that catalyzes the reaction and the required…

A: The citric acid (CAC) cycle is the major metabolic pathway in the cell, which helps to form the…

Q: The pathway below shows the synthesis of serotonin (an important neurotransmitter). What I want you…

A: An enzyme is a biocatalyst that increase the rate of chemical reaction without itself being…

Q: Describe the relations between the enzyme catalysis of a reaction, the thermodynamics of the…

A: Transition state is a very short-lived configuration of atoms at a local energy maximum in a…

Q: Which of the following best describes a thermodynamically favorable (spontaneous) chemical reaction?…

A: Thank you.

Q: What group of Biomolecules provide energy for the body? What group of Biomolecules ca cause clogging…

A: Since we only answer up to 3 sub-parts, we’ll answer the first 3. Please resubmit the question and…

Question

How it is that cells are making larger, more complex molecules, yet they do not defy the second law of thermodynamics? (note: cells are open systems not closed)

Science that deals with the amount of energy transferred from one equilibrium state to another equilibrium state.

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

This is a popular solution!

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Similar questions

Why is it advantageous for a cell to have organelles? Discuss this concept from the standpoint of thermodynamics.
When a protein folds, it forms a more ordered structure. Why does this phenomenon not violate the second law of thermodynamics?
is this question true or false
please see attached
what is the first and 2nd law of thermodynamics? define and what are the implications of those laws?
How do we get energy from the food we eat? Is this an exergonic or endergonic process? Why? How do the first and second laws of thermodynamics play a role in this process? Why is it important to have energy transferred from the food you eat to ATP?
what is the importance of the first law of thermodynamics in biological systems, especially living organisms?
is this question true or false
Which of the following statements is most directly described by the first law of thermodynamics? A B с D The synthesis of highly-ordered biomolecules is coupled with the production of heat energy. All energy-transferring processes involve the loss of some of that energy into an unus- able form. Enzymes reduce the activation energy of chemical energy by stabilizing substrates at their transition states. The energy for the synthesis of glucose is provided by the absorption of light energy in chlorophyll pigments.
Which of the following best describes a thermodynamically favorable (spontaneous) chemical reaction? It has a ΔG that is greater than zero and is endergonic. It has a ΔG that is greater than zero and is exergonic. It has a ΔG that is less than zero and is endergonic. It has a ΔG that is less than zero and is exergonic.
Living organisms increase in complexity as they grow, resulting in a decrease in the entropy of an organism. How does this relate to the second law of thermodynamics?
The first and second laws of thermodynamics are useful for biochemists who investigate chemical reactions in living organisms. Explain why the third law is not useful.