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Nah, this seems more like an implementation detail than an actual core of life's "functionality".
by kubanczyk 6y ago
Nah, this seems more like an implementation detail than an actual core of life's "functionality".
- BlueTemplar 6y agoLooks like cell's phospholipid bilayer is anabolized just like an "endothermic" crystal : no need to cross a potential barrier (and releases energy instead of consuming it)? On the other hand, other forms of anabolism require crossing an energy barrier (and consumes energy) ? While catabolysm is the inverse operation : crosses a barrier, but releases energy? The formation/destruction of "exothermic" crystals like dissolution of Sodium Hydroxide if put in contact with water is I guess similar to above two reactions ? (Or better example: explosives)
- Ericson2314 6y agoWhile I don't think it's a good definition for life, I do think it's a good definition for metabolism. That simply means "metabolism" isn't the concept to generalize further, and I'm OK with that.