bidirectional reactions
[baɪ.dɪˈrek.ʃə.nəl riˈæk.ʃənz]
nounpl: bidirectional reactions
reações bidirecionais
1. Chemical or biochemical reactions that can proceed in both forward and reverse directions, reaching an equilibrium state
In bidirectional reactions, the reactants can form products while products can simultaneously decompose back into reactants.
Em reações bidirecionais, os reagentes podem formar produtos enquanto os produtos podem simultaneamente se decompor novamente em reagentes.
2. Processes in which energy, information, or matter flows in both directions simultaneously
The bidirectional reactions in cellular metabolism allow for both anabolic and catabolic pathways to occur.
As reações bidirecionais no metabolismo celular permitem que vias anabólicas e catabólicas ocorram simultaneamente.
This is a technical scientific term used uniformly across Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries in chemistry, biochemistry, and physics education and research. The concept is fundamental in understanding chemical equilibrium and is taught in secondary and higher education curricula in both countries.
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