Quantum mechanics, although a fairly recent discovery of the early 20th century, finds itself applicable to a variety of topics, specifically, Biology. This area of study delves into the way our living world works, the intricate systems involved, and the connections between them to guarantee our continuation. There are 4 attributes of Quantum theory which are heavily applicable to certain facets of life. Quantum Tunnelling finds its place in vital organelles of the prokaryotic cell, and Quantum Thermodynamics helps regulate natural systems. Superposition and Coherence can be witnessed in photosynthesis, while Entanglement may be the answer to our metaphysical questions of cognition and consciousness. The quantum influence also extends to the world of Pharmacology and Drug design. This essay retells the story of our origins and the mechanisms that sustain us through the quantum lens where the boundaries of classical physics are broken and the laws of nature slightly redefined.
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