Biological evolution of life on Earth, from simple prokaryote-like cells to large, multicellar eukaryotic organisms,
A) has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics.
B) has caused an increase in the entropy of the planet.
C) has been made possible by expending Earth's energy resources.
D) has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics, by expending Earth's energy resources and causing an increase in the entropy of the planet.
E) violates the laws of thermodynamics because Earth is a closed system.

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Biological evolution follows the laws of thermodynamics, as energy transformations and entropy changes occur in open systems like Earth, which exchanges energy with its surroundings.

Biological Evolution of Life on Earth, from Simple Prokaryote-Like Cells