For Living Organisms, Which of the Following Is an Important

question 17

Multiple Choice

For living organisms, which of the following is an important consequence of the first law of thermodynamics?

• A) Organisms grow by converting energy into organic matter.
• B) Life does not obey the first law of thermodynamics.
• C) The energy content of an organism is constant.
• D) The organism ultimately must obtain all of the necessary energy for life from its environment.
• E) The entropy of an organism decreases with time as the organism grows in complexity.

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Definitions:

Non Est Factum

A defense in contract law that allows a person to avoid liability because they were mistaken about the nature of the document signed, not merely its contents.

Unconscionable Transaction

An equitable principle allowing courts to set aside a contract in which a party in a superior bargaining position took advantage of the other party and the consideration was grossly unfair.

Undue Influence

The use of excessive pressure by a dominant party to influence the decisions or actions of another, often undermining their free will.

Equitable Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to decide on cases based on fairness and ethical judgment rather than strictly on laws.