Biophysical Chemistry

12.

Statistical Mechanics Applications

12.1.

Fundamental Concepts

12.1.1.

Microstates and Macrostates

12.1.2.

Statistical Ensembles

12.1.3.

Boltzmann Distribution

12.1.4.

Partition Functions

12.2.

Thermodynamic Connections

12.2.1.

Free Energy Calculations

12.2.2.

Entropy Determination

12.2.3.

Heat Capacity Predictions

12.2.4.

Phase Transition Analysis

12.3.

Biological Applications

12.3.1.

Helix-Coil Transitions

12.3.1.1.

Zimm-Bragg Model

12.3.1.2.

Cooperativity Parameters

12.3.1.3.

12.3.2.

Protein Folding Models

12.3.2.1.

Two-State Models

12.3.2.2.

Multi-State Models

12.3.2.3.

12.3.3.

Ligand Binding Statistics

12.3.3.1.

Binding Polynomials

12.3.3.2.

Multiple Binding Sites

12.3.3.3.

Cooperative Effects

12.3.4.

Membrane Phase Behavior

12.3.4.1.

Lipid Phase Transitions

12.3.4.2.

Critical Phenomena

12.3.4.3.

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