Which hypothesis, based on the two laws of thermodynamics as applied to cells, would determine if something is a living cell or not?

A) If something uses energy to make itself more organized, then it is alive.
B) If something is organized, then it is alive.
C) If something moves, then it is alive.
D) If something loses heat, then it is alive.
E) If something uses energy to move, then it is alive.


Ans: A) If something uses energy to make itself more organized, then it is alive.

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