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

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Systems cannot create energy because energy is neither created nor destroyed.
• B)With each transformation,less available 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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