Metabolism

  1. Energy and Thermodynamics in Biological Systems
    1. Laws of Thermodynamics in Biology
      1. First Law of Thermodynamics
        1. Second Law of Thermodynamics
          1. Application to Living Systems
          2. Gibbs Free Energy
            1. Definition and Significance
              1. Standard Free Energy Change
                1. Relationship to Equilibrium
                  1. Factors Affecting Free Energy
                  2. Exergonic Reactions
                    1. Characteristics
                      1. Energy Release
                        1. Spontaneous Nature
                        2. Endergonic Reactions
                          1. Characteristics
                            1. Energy Requirements
                              1. Non-spontaneous Nature
                              2. Coupled Reactions
                                1. Mechanisms of Energy Coupling
                                  1. ATP as Energy Currency
                                    1. Biological Examples

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