Given the high degree of "order" living organisms demonstrate, the second law of thermodynamics can never be applied to life.

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While living organisms do demonstrate a high degree of order, they also constantly consume energy and create waste, which reflects the second law of thermodynamics - that entropy (disorder) increases in a closed system over time. However, living organisms are open systems that constantly exchange energy and matter with their environment, allowing them to maintain their order and complexity.

Given the High Degree of "Order" Living Organisms Demonstrate, the Second