In a living cell, which is an open system that exchanges energy and matter with the exterior, the entropy can decrease, i.e. dS < 0. Explain how this is possible in terms of de S and di S. How is the Second Law valid in this case?

In a living cell, which is an open system that exchanges energy and matter with the exterior, the entropy can decrease, i.e. dS < 0. Explain how this is possible in terms of de S and di S. How is the Second Law valid in this case?

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