The second law of thermodynamics essentially says that
A) heat is the basis of life.
B) organisms convert heat energy to chemical energy to do work.
C) organisms destroy energy on a daily basis.
D) randomness replaces organization as time goes by.
E) organisms produce more energy than they consume.

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The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy (randomness, disorder) of a closed system always increases over time. This means that organization and structure will naturally break down and become disordered, unless energy is expended to maintain it. Therefore, the answer is D, as it correctly reflects the concept of increasing randomness over time.

The Second Law of Thermodynamics Essentially Says That