The synthesis of glucose directly from CO2 and H2O and the synthesis of proteins directly from amino

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The synthesis of glucose directly from CO2 and H2O and the synthesis of proteins directly from amino acids are both non-spontaneous processes under standard conditions. Yet these processes must occur for life to exist. In light of the second law of thermodynamics, how can life exist?
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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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