Question

animals, including people, have microorganisms living in their stomach and intestines. even when you are not sick, you have trillions of microorganisms inside your body! these microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, can break down food into small nutrient particles. both the animal and the microorganisms can absorb the particles. animals have many microorganisms living inside their digestive system. which of the following statements is true? both animals and microorganisms use nutrient particles for energy and building material. animals use nutrient particles only for building material, and the microorganisms use nutrient particles only for energy. animals use nutrient particles only for energy, and the microorganisms use nutrient particles only for building material.

Explanation:

The text states that "Both the animal and the microorganisms can absorb the particles." Nutrient particles are used by living organisms for energy (through processes like cellular respiration) and as building material (for growth, repair, etc.). So, it's logical that both animals and microorganisms use nutrient particles for energy and building material.

Answer:

Both animals and microorganisms use nutrient particles for energy and building material.