How Cells Hack Entropy to Live

How Cells Hack Entropy to Live

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Science, Chemistry, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of entropy, illustrating it with a glitter analogy. It explains the second law of thermodynamics and how life, through processes like membrane formation and protein folding, manages to 'hack' entropy. The video discusses the role of cell membranes and proteins in maintaining order, despite the universe's tendency towards disorder. It concludes by reflecting on the paradoxical relationship between entropy and life.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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