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Complete the sentence.
Evolution requires that molecules and atoms will assemble themselves into
order, which is a violation of the
Law of Thermodynamics.
Evolution requires that molecules and atoms will assemble themselves into
order, which is a violation of the
Law of Thermodynamics.
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"Evolution requires that molecules and atoms assemble themselves into complex, highly ordered structures — which some people claim is a violation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics."
That claim is mistaken: the Second Law applies to closed systems. Local decreases in entropy (greater order) are possible when energy flows through a system (for example, sunlight powering life on Earth) so the total entropy of the larger system still increases.
That claim is mistaken: the Second Law applies to closed systems. Local decreases in entropy (greater order) are possible when energy flows through a system (for example, sunlight powering life on Earth) so the total entropy of the larger system still increases.
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