Energy conversion in living systems is required for what three types of work?
A) osmotic work, chemical work, mechanical work
B) osmotic work, chemical work, potential work
C) kinetic work, chemical work, mechanical work
D) osmotic work, photosynthetic work, mechanical work

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Living systems require energy conversion for osmotic work (maintaining concentration gradients across membranes), chemical work (synthesizing complex molecules), and mechanical work (movement and muscle contraction).

Energy Conversion in Living Systems Is Required for What Three