An Organism Can Exchange Matter and Energy with Its Surroundings

question 30

Multiple Choice

An organism can exchange matter and energy with its surroundings. Thus, any change in an organism's energy content must be balanced by a corresponding change in the energy content of the surroundings. As such, an organism is referred to as a(n)

• A) closed system.
• B) open system.
• C) dynamic system.
• D) potential system.
• E) thermally reactive system.

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Definitions:

Operations

The day-to-day activities necessary for an organization to run effectively, encompassing production, distribution, and fulfillment of products or services.

Equivalent Units

A measure used in cost accounting to express the amount of materials or labor consumed in terms of fully completed units.

Cost Per Unit

The total expense incurred to produce, store, and sell one unit of a product, considering all direct and indirect costs.

Conversion Cost

The total cost of converting raw materials into finished products, combining both direct labor and manufacturing overhead.