State the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Living systems may appear to violate the second law of thermodynamics because living things maintain a high degree of organization despite a universal trend toward increasing disorganization. What is the explanation for this apparent paradox?
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Mathematically, it can be represented as: $$\Delta U = Q - W$$ Where $\Delta U$ is the change in internal energy, $Q$ is the heat added to the system, and $W$ is the work done by the system. Show more…
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