3 Forms of Biological Work

What are the 3 forms of biological work

1. Mechanical Work 2. Chemical Work 3. Transport Work

What are the 2 types of transport work

1. Passive transport 2. Active Transport

What is the difference between Passive transport and active transport

Active transport requires energy

What is Mechanical work?

It is where energy from chemicals in the muscles convert into mechanical movements.

Which is the most known biological work?

Mechanical Work

What is chemical work

Synthesis of the cells occur as other cells breakdown

What is Transport work?

Transport work that concentrates various substances in the intracellular and extracellular fluids.

What is an example of Chemical Work

building larger molecules like proteins

What is an example of Transport Work

movement of substances across membranes against their concentration gradients

What is an example of Mechanical Work?

muscle contraction