Biology 1202B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Atp Hydrolysis, Exergonic Reaction, Endergonic Reaction

52 views8 pages

Document Summary

Energy can exist in many different forms. Can be converted readily from one form to another. Kinetic energy: energy possessed by an object because it is in motion. Potential energy: energy stored, the energy an object has because of its location of chemical structure. Energy flow between systems and the surroundings led to the formulation of two fundamental laws of thermodynamics that apply equally to living cells and to stars. First law of thermodynamics: energy can be transformed from one form into another or transferred from one place to another, but can not be created or destroyed, also called the principle of the conservation of energy. Each time energy is transformed from one form into another some of the energy is lost and unavailable to do work. Cellular respiration, cells are able to convert only about 40% of the potential energy in glucose; remained is lost as heat.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers
Class+
$8 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
30 Verified Answers

Related Documents

Related Questions