In: Chemistry
12. Using the principles of thermodynamics explain why
living organisms like any open system can never be at equilibrium.
In answering this question clearly address the following:
A) what it means to be living and an open system
B) the significance of equilibrium vs. Nin equilibrium (steady
state) thermodynamics with respect to living systems
C) thermodynamics of metabolic control aa relates to maximum
efficiency in the maintenance of a living system