Which of the Following Statements Is Representative of the Second

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is representative of the second law of thermodynamics?

• A) Conversion of energy from one form to another is always accompanied by some gain of free energy.
• B) Heat represents a form of energy that can be used by most organisms to do work.
• C) Without an input of energy, organisms would tend toward decreasing entropy.
• D) Cells require a constant input of energy to maintain their high level of organization.
• E) Every energy transformation by a cell decreases the entropy of the universe.

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