Which of these statements is true of the energy in an open system containing living organisms?

a. The system will quickly settle into equilibrium.
b. This system will generate a net surplus of energy.
c. There must be a net influx of energy to this system.
d. Energy transfers cannot be tracked in open systems.


c. There must be a net influx of energy to this system.

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