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What is the fundamental concept that is central to all life processes?
What is the fundamental concept that is central to all life processes?
- Entropy
- Kinetic energy
- Potential energy
- Chemical energy (correct)
According to the first law of thermodynamics, what happens to energy?
According to the first law of thermodynamics, what happens to energy?
- It can be created and destroyed
- It can change from one form to another (correct)
- It can only exist in one state at a time
- It can be converted into mass
What term describes the transformation of energy in a closed system?
What term describes the transformation of energy in a closed system?
- Exergonic
- Potential energy
- Entropy (correct)
- Kinetic energy
Which type of reactions in cells release free energy and are spontaneous?
Which type of reactions in cells release free energy and are spontaneous?
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What is the term used to describe the energy in a system available for doing work?
What is the term used to describe the energy in a system available for doing work?
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