Question

1. although animals do not perform photosynthesis, their food supply depends on the sugars that photosynthesis produces. what is the other significant benefit to animals that photosynthesis provides? a. generating atp and nadph b. removing water from the environment c. adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere d. adding oxygen to the atmosphere

Explanation:

Photosynthesis uses carbon - dioxide and water to produce sugars and oxygen. While animals rely on the sugars for food, the oxygen produced is crucial for their respiration. ATP and NADPH are used within the plant during the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis and are not a direct benefit to animals. Removing water from the environment is not a significant benefit to animals from photosynthesis. Adding carbon - dioxide to the atmosphere is not beneficial as animals need oxygen for aerobic respiration.

Answer:

d. adding oxygen to the atmosphere