If the entropy of a living organism is decreasing, which of the following is most likely to be occurring simultaneously?

• A. The entropy of the organism's environment must also be decreasing.
• B. Heat is being used by the organism as a source of energy.
• C. The first law of thermodynamics is being violated.
• D. In this situation, the second law of thermodynamics must not apply.
• E. Energy input into the organism must be occurring to drive the decrease in entropy.