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Most introductory biology classes focus on the what —what a ribosome does, what an enzyme is, or what the Krebs cycle produces. But The Molecules of Life pushes us to ask how .

We don't. We just trade. By breaking down food, we create enough "mess" (heat and waste) in the environment to "buy" a little bit of order inside our own cells. Understanding the of a cellular reaction tells us not just if a process can happen, but why it must happen. 3. Probability is a Biological Force The Molecules of Life Physical and Chemical Pri...

We often think of chemical bonds as permanent "glue" (covalent bonds). However, the real magic of life happens in the : hydrogen bonds, van der Waals forces, and the hydrophobic effect. Most introductory biology classes focus on the what