What are the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and how do they apply to living organisms?
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In living organisms, this means that the energy they obtain from their environment (e.g., through food) is converted into various forms, such as chemical energy, mechanical energy, and heat energy, to carry out essential life processes. Show more…
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