How Does the Second Law of Thermodynamics Apply to Organisms

question 26

Multiple Choice

How does the second law of thermodynamics apply to organisms?

• A) As energy transformations occur,free energy increases and unusable energy decreases.
• B) To maintain order,life requires a constant input of energy.
• C) The potential energy of chemical bonds can be converted to kinetic energy.
• D) Reactions occur only with an input of energy.
• E) It does not apply to organisms;the complexity of organisms contradicts the second law.

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