Biochemical thermodynamics

Biochemical thermodynamics studies how energy is transferred and transformed in living systems. It explains how chemical reactions in cells occur based on energy changes, allowing molecules to form or break apart. Key concepts include free energy, which indicates if a reaction can happen spontaneously, and equilibrium, when reactions balance out. This field helps us understand processes like metabolism, how cells generate energy, and how biological molecules interact efficiently, all governed by principles similar to those in chemistry and physics but tailored to life’s complex chemistry.