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The Second Law of Thermodynamics States That All Energy Transformations

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The second law of thermodynamics states that all energy transformations result in more disordered energy. How can photosynthesis take more disordered carbon dioxide and water and convert them into glucose, which is more ordered?


A) Living things do not obey the laws of thermodynamics.
B) This is an illusion; it only appears that glucose is more ordered.
C) Photosynthesis is an exception to the second law of thermodynamics.
D) Solar energy is being added to the reaction to create glucose.
E) Plants are able to harness entropy and use it to carry out photosynthesis.

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