Living state is a _____________, __________ state able to perform work.

Step-by-step solution

The living systems are in a metabolic flux and thus they maintain the concentration of biomolecules. Thus they are in non-equilibrium state. This is important because if they reach the equilibrium state, no work will be performed. Hence the living organisms receive an input of energy to prevent reaching an equilibrium state. This energy is received through metabolism (anabolism and catabolism).