2007-05-11 07:35:48 · 4 answers · asked by Jerry P 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In an equilibrium a single process or reaction is occurring at the same rate in the forward and backward directions, so that over time, there is no net change in the composition of the system.
In a steady state, there is likewise no net change over time in the concentrations of particular components, but this is because they are being produced and degraded at constant rates.
So, for example, over time the concentration of ATP in a cell remains fairly constant because it is being produced and degraded at constant rates, but not because it exists in a chemical equilibrium.
Hope this makes sense...
2007-05-11 07:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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