Thermal Fluctuations: Importance at Cellular Scale

This lecture covers the significance of thermal fluctuations at the cellular scale, focusing on topics such as randomness in biological processes, the importance of thermal fluctuations, and random walks in biological systems. The instructor explains the role of thermal fluctuations in cellular processes, using examples like kinesin walking on a microtubule. The lecture delves into the energy scales associated with thermal fluctuations and the distribution of kinetic energy in gas molecules. It also discusses the Boltzmann distribution and the distribution of kinetic energy in molecules. Overall, the lecture provides insights into how thermal fluctuations impact biological systems.