Quantum-Assisted Transport in Cells
1. Introduction: Bridging Quantum Physics and Biology Classical biology has long explained cell functions using chemistry and thermodynamics. However, over the past two decades, a new line of thinking has….
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Quantum Tunneling in Enzymatic Reactions
1. Introduction: When Quantum Mechanics Enters Biochemistry Enzymes are biological catalysts responsible for speeding up nearly every chemical reaction that occurs in living organisms. Traditionally, these reactions have been understood….
Quantum Effects in Photosynthesis
The Unexpected Quantum Nature of Life Photosynthesis is a biological process where plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight into chemical energy. For centuries, this process was studied using classical….