Describe how evolution of complex organisms is compatible with the second law of thermodynamics
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The second law of thermodynamics states that in any isolated system, the total entropy (a measure of disorder) will always increase over time. This law is often misunderstood as meaning that complexity and order cannot arise in nature. Show more…
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