Answer:
By first law of thermodynamics, \[\Delta Q=\Delta U+\Delta W.\]But for an isothermal process, \[\Delta U=0,\]so\[\Delta W=\Delta Q\]. Thus the energy required for doing mechanical work during an isothermal process is obtained as heat by the gas from the surroundings.
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