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Originally Posted by randolph
OK, entropy increases in a closed system where no heat can enter or leave. However, If heat can enter or leave the system then it is compatible with the 2nd law. Life is a process of entropy reduction. However in the process of creating life, it is raising the entropy in its surroundings. So the 2nd law is preserved?  |
Right. Life is a self organizing force, which lowers entropy. But life always produces byproducts through respiration, thermal radiation and excrement so overall entropy is increased.