Question

Which of the statements represent the laws of thermodynamics? Select all that apply. a) Matter cycles in the biosphere, but energy flows. b) The energy available to do work decreases as energy is transformed from one form to another. c)Enzymes lower the activation energy requirement of reactions. d) The amount of energy in the universe is constant. e)All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Answer 1

b) The energy available to do work decreases as energy is transformed from one form to another.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option b) agrees with the second law of thermodynamics which states that energy transferred from one body to another will increase the entropy of the universe and reduce the quantity of usable energy available to do work.