Define and explain the "Living State"

1.	Define and explain the "Living State"
Answer» Living State: The living state is a non-equilibrium steady-state to be able to perform work. (i) The living process is a constant effort to prevent falling into equilibrium and is achieved by energy input. (ii) The metabolism provides a mechanism for the production of energy. (iii) The living state and metabolism are synonymous, without metabolism there cannot exist a living state. (iv) A living organism works continuously so it cannot afford to reach equilibrium because a system at equilibrium cannot perform the work.

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Living State: The living state is a non-equilibrium steady-state to be able to perform work.

(i) The living process is a constant effort to prevent falling into equilibrium and is achieved by energy input.

(ii) The metabolism provides a mechanism for the production of energy.

(iii) The living state and metabolism are synonymous, without metabolism there cannot exist a living state.

(iv) A living organism works continuously so it cannot afford to reach equilibrium because a system at equilibrium cannot perform the work.

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