Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of the second law of thermodynamics as it applies to biological reactions?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
Laws of Thermodynamics
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements describes the first law of thermodynamics?
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
B
Energy cannot be transferred or transformed.
C
Also called The Principle of Creation of Energy.
D
Energy can be destroyed.
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the key concept: The first law of thermodynamics, also known as the law of energy conservation.
Understand the principle: The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system.
Evaluate the given options: Compare each statement to the principle of energy conservation.
Option 1: 'Energy cannot be created or destroyed' aligns with the first law of thermodynamics.
Conclude that the correct description of the first law of thermodynamics is that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
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