Which of the following statements is (are) inconsistent with the first and second laws of thermodynamics?

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The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed. The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of a system always increases over time. Choice A is inconsistent with the first law because it suggests that living organisms can create energy. Choice C is inconsistent with the second law because it suggests that all of the energy in a system is available to do work, which would violate the principle of increasing entropy.

Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) Inconsistent with the First