Briefly Explain the Concept of the Absolute Threshold

question 100

Short Answer

Briefly explain the concept of the absolute threshold.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide Metabolism

The process by which living organisms produce energy through the oxidation of carbon dioxide, or its involvement in photosynthesis in plants.

Phosphorus

A chemical element with the symbol P, essential for life, involved in the formation of DNA, cell membranes, and bone and teeth structure.

Nucleic Acids

Complex organic substances that carry genetic information, consisting of two main types: DNA and RNA.

ATP

For the purpose of metabolism, ATP, a molecule, is essential in moving energy across cells.