Biological Evolution of Life on Earth, from Simple Prokaryote-Like Cells

question 28

Multiple Choice

Biological evolution of life on Earth, from simple prokaryote-like cells to large, multicellular eukaryotic organisms

• A)has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics.
• B)has caused an increase in the entropy of the planet.
• C)has been made possible by expending Earth's energy resources.
• D)has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics, by expending Earth's energy resources and causing an increase in the entropy of the planet.
• E)violates the laws of thermodynamics because Earth is a closed system.

---

Definitions:

Promiscuous

Displaying or characterized by casual and unrestrained sexual behavior or indicating a lack of discrimination in sexual partners.

Sexual Partners

Individuals with whom one engages in sexual activity, within the context of a variety of relationship types.

Reproduction

The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced, either sexually or asexually.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific explanation for the diversity of life, proposing that organisms change over generations through processes of natural selection and genetic variation.