What Implication(s) Does the Second Law of Thermodynamics Have for Biological

question 67

Multiple Choice

What implication(s) does the second law of thermodynamics have for biological systems regarding entropy?

• A) Systems cannot create energy because it is neither created nor destroyed.
• B) With each transformation, less energy is available to do work, so older systems have less energy.
• C) A constant supply of energy is necessary for maintenance of biological systems.
• D) Energy is unlimited because it is used and reused by living organisms.
• E) None of these is an implication of the second law of thermodynamics.

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Definitions:

Medial Cuneiform

One of the bones in the foot, specifically located on the medial side of the midfoot contributing to the arch of the foot.

Metatarsal

Any of the five long bones in the foot located between the ankle and toe bones, contributing to the foot's arch.

Proximal Phalanx

The bone in the fingers or toes that is closest to the hand or foot and forms the base of the digit.

Visceral Pleura

The inner layer of pleura that closely covers the lungs and enters into the fissures between the lobes of the lungs.