Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes an Important Consequence

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes an important consequence of the first law of thermodynamics for living organisms?

• A) The energy content of a single organism is constant.
• B) Each 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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Definitions:

Inventory Turnover Ratio

A metric that indicates how often a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a period of time.

Acid-Test Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay off its current liabilities without relying on the sale of inventory.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year.

Gross Margin Percentage

A financial metric that represents the portion of sales revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage.