Steady state (biochemistry)

This article is about steady state of ions across cell membranes. For other uses, see Steady state (disambiguation).
See also: Steady state (chemistry)

In biochemistry, steady state refers to the maintenance of constant internal concentrations of molecules and ions in the cells and organs of living systems.[1] Living organisms remain at a dynamic steady state where their internal composition at both cellular and gross levels are relatively constant, but different from equilibrium concentrations.[1] A continuous flux of mass and energy results in the constant synthesis and breakdown of molecules via chemical reactions of biochemical pathways.[1] Essentially, steady state can be thought of as homeostasis at a cellular level.[1]

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