Introduction to Energy and Life
Students will explore the fundamental concepts of energy flow in living systems and the role of ATP.
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Students will explore the fundamental concepts of energy flow in living systems and the role of ATP.
Key Questions
- Explain why ATP is considered the universal energy currency of the cell.
- Analyze how the laws of thermodynamics apply to biological systems.
- Differentiate between anabolic and catabolic pathways in metabolism.
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