Some people claim that the theory of evolution violates the second law of thermodynamics, since that theory holds that order develops out of disorder, corresponding to a decrease in entropy. This claim
A) is incorrect; the second law says only that the total entropy in a closed system increases.
B) is correct, thereby disproving the theory evolution.
C) if incorrect, would mean that the theory of evolution must be true.
D) none of these.
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