Q. Select the false statement I. Living process is a constant effort to promote falling into equilibrium II. Energy can enter and leave a cell III. Matter can enter and leave a cell IV. Metabolic pathways are interlinked
A) Only I
B) Only IV
C) I and IV
D) Only II
Explanation
As living organisms work continuously, they cannot afford to reach equilibrium. Hence, the living state is a non-equilibrium steady-state to be able to perform work, living process is a constant effort to prevent falling into equilibrium
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