Lecture 16-Entropy Flashcards
1
Q
Is a constant input of energy required for life?
A
Yes, it is needed to keep entropy at bay.
2
Q
Does an ecosystem have more entropy than a mixture of its constituent atoms?
A
No it has less entropy
3
Q
Are macromolecules energetically favorable or unfavorable?
A
Unfavorable.
4
Q
Is life bottom-up or top-down?
A
Bottom-up
5
Q
Conditions for basal metabolic rate?
A
At rest, unstressed, non-digesting.
6
Q
Define the relationship of BMR to body size
A
Its linear
7
Q
Define relationship of BMR per kilogram of body mass to body size
A
Exponential
