[Cell molecular computer. VII. Cell biophysics and realistic or information physics (1)]

Area of Science:

• Biophysics
• Theoretical Physics
• Cellular Computing

Context:

• Living organisms navigate their environment by measuring various parameters.
• Standard physics laws are insufficient for biophysical systems due to measurement and prediction influences.
• The concept of realistic or informative (RI) physics is introduced to account for these influences.

Purpose:

• To propose that living cells operate under principles of RI-physics.
• To suggest that classical physics and quantum mechanics are limiting cases of RI-physics.
• To explain the computational limitations of molecular cell computers (MCCs) using quantum mechanics.

Summary:

• RI-physics posits that physical laws vary with time, distance, and the number of measured parameters.
• It addresses unreproducible events and optimizes predictions based on prior measurements and calculations.
• Cells may employ laws approximating these optimal RI-physics principles for efficient operation.

Impact:

• This framework offers a new perspective on biophysical measurements and cellular information processing.
• It highlights the potential constraints on complex molecular simulations within cellular environments.
• Understanding RI-physics could inform the development of novel biological computing paradigms.