Question

Why is it important that living organisms not reach equilibrium in the concentrations of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

Answer 1

Answer:

The living organisms must not reach equilibrium in the concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide so that the Exchange of gases continues . Otherwise respiration and photosynthesis will stop.

Explanation:

• Gases move along the concentration gradient i.e. from their higher concentration to lower concetration.
• If living  organisms reach a equilibrium of carbon dioxide and oxygen concentration, then The gases will not move in and out of the cells.
• This is because at state of equilibrium the concentration of gases on both side become equal and the movement completely ceases.
• If gaseous exchange in the body stops the process of respiration and photosynthesis in Plants and respiration in animal will completely stop.