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.

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