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Answer: ASet 1: Text Structure (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
Entropy dictates that systems tend toward disorder. Life, however, is a localized reversal of this trend, maintaining high order through energy consumption. Thus, biology is a constant battle against thermodynamics.
Which choice best describes the relationship between the concepts?
A. A universal law is presented, and a specific phenomenon is framed as a struggle against it.✓ Correct
B. A scientific error is corrected.
C. Two unrelated laws are defined.
D. It explains why perpetual motion machines work.
Detailed Explanation
Universal Law: Entropy (Disorder). Phenomenon: Life (Order). Relationship: Battle/Struggle.
Key Evidence:
• "dictates"
• "Life, however"
• "constant battle"
Why others are wrong: B (No error.), C (Highly related.), D (Thermodynamics forbids them.).