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doaardvarksswim t1_j3sz0h4 wrote

Reply to comment by varialectio in During digestion, does ethanol react with lipids to form esters, at a significant conversion rate? by spamarind_soda

This needs to be said. Nearly all of life that we know of exists in equilibrium.

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skisushi t1_j3uqstf wrote

Nope. Nearly all death is at equilibrium. Steady state with energy inputs is not equilibrium. Nerves, muscles, etc are constantly utilizing energy to avoid the equilibrium state.

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ScienceIsSexy420 t1_j46v0tj wrote

I'll never forget this question from my Cell Bio final:

Q: what do you call a cell at equilibrium with its environment

A: Dead

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ScienceIsSexy420 t1_j46v04u wrote

I'll never forget this question from my Cell Bio final:

Q: what do you call a cell at equilibrium with its environment

A: Dead

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