Question

We gain energy from eating plants. Plants create energy. This statement is _____ according to the _____ law of thermodynamics.
A) true; first
B) true; second
C) false; first
D) false; second

Answer 1

Answer: false, first

Explanation:

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can never be CREATED or destroyed but can be transformed from one state to another.

Plants can NOT create energy. Plants can only harness energy from sun light to produce there own food. Plants convert light energy to chemical energy

Therefore the statement that plant create energy is false, according to first law of thermodynamics.

Answer is false and first

Answer 2

Answer: Option A

The statement is true and its according to first law of thermodynamics.

Explanation:

First law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

Man get energy by eating plants. The plant consume is broken down chemicals bond of carbohydrates to release energy. for cellular activities.

Plant materials are use as energy source when it is degraded by biofermentation.