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Do Chemical reactions only occur in living organisms?

No, chemical reactions occur in both living and non-living systems. In living organisms, chemical reactions are essential for metabolic processes, while in non-living systems, chemical reactions can occur in various environments such as inorganic chemical reactions in the environment.


What best describes a stimulus?

A stimulus is something that causes a response in an organism, such as a change in the environment that triggers a reaction. It can be internal or external and can be physical, chemical, or biological in nature. Stimuli play a crucial role in triggering behaviors and adaptations in living organisms.


What is the difference between chemiluminescence and bioluminescence?

Chemiluminescence deals with the creation of light through the use of artificial chemical reagents while bio-luminescence deals with chemicals made by an organism for the purpose of giving off light. Imagine a glow-stick: This is an example of chemiluminescence. Compare that to a lightning bug (also known as a firefly) or a cuttlefish.


What do chemical reactions in living organisms need to start?

Chemical reactions in living organisms require a source of energy to start. This energy is typically obtained from molecules such as ATP. Additionally, enzymes play a critical role in catalyzing these reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.


Is a catalyst a compound that makes up a living organism?

No, a catalyst is not a compound that makes up a living organism. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. Living organisms are made up of various compounds like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.

Related Questions

Which chemical reaction carried out by all living organisms releases carbon dioxide from cells?

Respiration.


What is the main reason for chemical weathering?

A chemical reaction of the rock with water, air components, residues from living organisms, interaction of minerals.


What is the scientific term for the production of light by living organisms?

Bioluminesence is the result of a chemical reaction in which living organisms produce and emit light. During this chemical reaction, chemical energy is converted into light energy, which is then given off by organisms.


Are living organisms mechanical or chemical?

Chemical :P


Substances that promote chemical reactions in living things but not affected by the reaction are?

enzymes. Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process. They help lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur.


Is rust living or nonliving?

Not living, it is a chemical reaction.


Is living organisms mechanical or chemical?

Both, but mostly chemical.


What is bioluminous means?

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organisms, such as certain fish, insects, and microorganisms. These organisms possess special molecules that produce light through a chemical reaction.


What branch of chemistry is concerned with living organisms?

Chemistry has a few branches that deal with living things such as Biology which is the study of living organisms and others like biochemistry which study the chemical reaction within an organisms.


Do Chemical reactions only occur in living organisms?

No, chemical reactions occur in both living and non-living systems. In living organisms, chemical reactions are essential for metabolic processes, while in non-living systems, chemical reactions can occur in various environments such as inorganic chemical reactions in the environment.


What is the definition of bio luminescence?

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organisms as a result of a chemical reaction. It is a form of light production that occurs in many marine organisms, such as jellyfish and certain fish species, as well as some insects and fungi.


What best describes a stimulus?

A stimulus is something that causes a response in an organism, such as a change in the environment that triggers a reaction. It can be internal or external and can be physical, chemical, or biological in nature. Stimuli play a crucial role in triggering behaviors and adaptations in living organisms.