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Prokaryotic Cell
Prokaryotic Cell Definition Prokaryotic cells are cells that do not have a true nucleus or…
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Eukaryotic Cell Cycle
The cell cycle is the life cycle of a cell. During this cycle, it grows and divides.…
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Eukaryotic Cell
Eukaryotic Cell Definition Eukaryotic cells are cells that contain a nucleus and organelles, and are…
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Cell Structure and Function
All living things are composed of cells. Cells are the basic units of life and…
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Coupled Reactions
Two or more reactions in a cell sometimes can be coupled so that thermodynamically unfavorable…
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Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy
The second law of thermodynamics states that the universe (i.e. all systems) tend to the…
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First Law of Thermodynamics
Stated simply; The total energy of the universe does not change. This does not mean…
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Kinetic Isotope Effects
The kinetic isotope effect (KIE) is a phenomenon associated with isotopically substituted molecules exhibiting different reaction rates. Isotope…
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Kinetic Versus Thermodynamic Products
Kinetic products form the fastest. They usually occur at or below 0°C. This is also…
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The Principle of Microscopic Reversibility
The principle of microscopic reversibility applies to any molecular process; it is inferred from the…