Based on the First Law of Thermodynamics,which of the Following

question 62

Multiple Choice

Based on the first law of thermodynamics,which of the following statements about a living organism is true?

• A)The energy content of an organism is constant.
• B)The organism ultimately must obtain all of the necessary energy for life from its environment.
• C)The entropy of an organism decreases with time as the organism grows in complexity.
• D)An organism grows by converting energy into organic matter.

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Annual Rate

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Appreciated

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Strip Bond

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