Question

5 a living organism is a(n) ________ system because it can exchange substances with the environment. complex closed open skip 4/12 complete

Explanation:

In thermodynamics and systems theory, an open - system is one that can exchange matter and energy with its surroundings. Living organisms take in nutrients (matter) and energy (e.g., through food and sunlight) and release waste products (matter) and heat (energy) to the environment.

Answer:

C. open