Most cells cannot harness heat to perform work because
A)heat is not a form of energy.
B)cells do not have much heat; they are relatively cool.
C)temperature is usually uniform throughout a cell.
D)heat can never be used to do work.
E)heat denatures enzymes.

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Temperature is usually uniform throughout a cell, which means there is no temperature gradient that can be harnessed to perform work. Heat can be a form of energy, but without a temperature differential, it is not a useful source of energy for cells.

Most Cells Cannot Harness Heat to Perform Work Because