Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of Life

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the evolution of life on Earth, from simple prokaryote-like cells to multicellular eukaryotic organisms, is true?

• A) By resulting in such diversity and complexity of life, it is an exception to the second law of thermodynamics.
• B) It has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics and resulted in a substantial increase in the entropy of the planet.
• C) It has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics and resulted in a substantial increase in the total energy in the universe.
• D) It has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics and resulted in a substantial decrease in the entropy of the planet.

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