Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Second

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the second law of thermodynamics?

• A) A gain of free energy in a system is never associated with conversion of energy from one form to another.
• B) A constant input of energy is required to maintain the high level of organization associated with living cells.
• C) Without an input of energy, the entropy of an organism would tend to decrease over time.
• D) Every energy transformation performed by an organism decreases the entropy of the universe.

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