5.2 - Biological Systems
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Practice Questions
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Define equilibrium in a biological system.
💡 Hint: Think of it in terms of balance.
What does dynamic equilibrium mean?
💡 Hint: Remember the idea of continuous process.
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What happens to a system at equilibrium if we increase the concentration of reactants?
💡 Hint: Think about how systems adapt to concentration changes.
True or False: Le Chatelier’s Principle states that equilibrium is a static condition.
💡 Hint: What does dynamic imply about reactions?
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Describe what happens at equilibrium when oxygen demand in muscles increases during exercise. How does hemoglobin respond?
💡 Hint: Think about how changes in activity level influence oxygen requirements.
In an experiment, the equilibrium of a reaction shifts towards products when heat is added. What type of reaction is this?
💡 Hint: What happens to the equilibrium in endothermic vs. exothermic reactions with temperature changes?
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