For a System of Molecules

question 34

Multiple Choice

For a system of molecules,

• A)each configuration consists of a set of equivalent microstates.
• B)each microstate consists of a set of equivalent configurations.
• C)the number of configurations in a microstate is the multiplicity of the microstate.
• D)the multiplicity of the configuration is the product of the number of molecules in each microstate.
• E)each configuration is equally probable.

Understand the conservation of energy principle and its applications in biological systems.

Differentiate between exergonic and endergonic reactions, including their characteristics and significance in metabolism.

Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics and their relevance to biological systems.

Describe the concept of free energy and its role in determining the direction and spontaneity of chemical reactions.

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