Which of the Following Statements About the Evolution of Life

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the evolution of life on Earth, from simple prokaryote-like cells to multicellular eukaryotic organisms, is true?

A) By resulting in such diversity and complexity of life, it is an exception to the second law of thermodynamics.
B) It has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics and resulted in a substantial increase in the entropy of the planet.
C) It has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics and resulted in a substantial increase in the total energy in the universe.
D) It has occurred in accordance with the laws of thermodynamics and resulted in a substantial decrease in the entropy of the planet.