How does the second law of thermodynamics apply to organisms?
A) As energy transformations occur, free energy increases and unusable energy decreases.
B) To maintain order, life requires a constant input of energy.
C) The potential energy of ATP is converted to kinetic energy such as muscle contractions.
D) Reactions occur only with an input of energy.
E) It does not apply to organisms; the complexity of organisms contradicts the second law.
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