Biochemistry
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Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
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Chapter 15, Problem 20RE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The statement “the existence of life violates the second law of
Concept introduction:
The first law of thermodynamics expresses that energy can neither be generated nor be destroyed.
The second law of thermodynamics expresses that spontaneity of a reaction or entropy can never become zero with time.
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Biochemistry
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