Question

animals are consumers. they get food by consuming plants or other animals. plants are producers. they make food through photosynthesis. select the true statements. animals need food molecules, but plants dont. photosynthesis transforms light energy into chemical energy. photosynthesis is a single chemical reaction. chemical energy can be used for cell growth.

Explanation:

• Animals need food molecules, but plants don't: This is false. Plants need food molecules too. They make their own food (glucose) through photosynthesis, which they use for energy and growth.
• Photosynthesis transforms light energy into chemical energy: This is true. In photosynthesis, light energy (from the sun) is converted into chemical energy (stored in glucose).
• Photosynthesis is a single chemical reaction: This is false. Photosynthesis is a complex process with multiple steps, including the light - dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light - independent reactions).
• Chemical energy can be used for cell growth: This is true. Both plants and animals use chemical energy (e.g., from glucose breakdown in cellular respiration) for cell growth, repair, and other metabolic processes.

Answer:

• Photosynthesis transforms light energy into chemical energy.
• Chemical energy can be used for cell growth.