A Violation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics Would Occur

question 2

Multiple Choice

A violation of the second law of thermodynamics would occur if

• A) a ball lying on the ground started to bounce.
• B) transfer of energy by heat moved energy from an object at low temperature to an object at a higher temperature.
• C) a refrigerator heated the air in the room in which the refrigerator is located.
• D) any of the above occurred.
• E) (a) or (b) occurred, but not (c).

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A prenatal test that involves inserting a needle into the uterus and withdrawing amniotic fluid containing fetal cells that can be analyzed for genetic disorders.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and cushions the fetus during pregnancy.

Fetal Cells

Cells that make up the fetus during pregnancy, highly capable of differentiation and growth, playing a critical role in the development of the embryo into a newborn.

Genetic Disorders

Diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in an individual’s DNA, which can be inherited or arise through mutations.