Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Entropy is a measure of disorder.
• B) The entropy of an isolated system will tend to increase to a maximum value.
• C) Biological systems are highly ordered so entropy changes are not relevant.
• D) Biological systems expend energy to overcome entropy.
• E) The entropy of a biological system can decrease.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with production or sales levels, including rent, insurance, and salaries, which remain constant regardless of business activity levels.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's operations, calculated by subtracting operating expenses from gross profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.