Based on the first law of thermodynamics,which of the following statements about a living organism is true?
A)The energy content of an organism is constant.
B)The organism ultimately must obtain all of the necessary energy for life from its environment.
C)The entropy of an organism decreases with time as the organism grows in complexity.
D)An organism grows by converting energy into organic matter.

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The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of energy conservation, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system. Living organisms must obtain energy from their environment to maintain their internal order and support life processes, aligning with choice B. Choices A, C, and D misinterpret the implications of the first law on living organisms.

Based on the First Law of Thermodynamics,which of the Following