Which of the following direct energy transfers is impossible in living systems?
A) light energy to chemical energy
B) chemical energy to kinetic energy
C) light energy to potential energy
D) heat to light energy

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In living systems, heat is considered a byproduct of energy transformations, and it cannot be directly converted into light. In fact, the second law of thermodynamics states that energy transformations are always associated with some degree of energy loss in the form of unusable heat energy, so it is not possible to completely reverse or convert heat energy into other forms of energy.

Which of the Following Direct Energy Transfers Is Impossible in Living