Why Is It Possible for Self-Gravity to Dominate Over Pressure

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Essay

Why is it possible for self-gravity to dominate over pressure in molecular clouds but not in most interstellar clouds?

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of almost all eukaryotic cells, essential for producing energy via the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to one of higher concentration, requiring energy.

Facilitated Transport

A process of passive transport, mediated by carrier proteins, that allows substances to move across cell membranes without expending energy.

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a lower to a higher concentration, requiring energy.