Most cells cannot harness heat to perform work because
A) heat does not involve a transfer 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 must remain constant during work.

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Cells cannot harness heat to perform work because temperature is usually uniform throughout a cell, meaning there is no temperature gradient to drive work.

Most Cells Cannot Harness Heat to Perform Work Because