Question

as humans, we require energy to build molecules, transport materials, and contract our muscles. which of the following explains how we obtain energy? (1 point) autotrophs consume plants or animals to obtain energy. heterotrophs consume plants or animals to obtain energy. autotrophs produce their own food and store chemical energy. heterotrophs produce their own food and store chemical energy.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Autotrophs make their own food (e.g., plants via photosynthesis), they don't consume plants/animals for energy. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Humans are heterotrophs, meaning we can't make our own food and rely on consuming other organisms (plants/animals) to get energy. This matches.
• Option 3: While autotrophs do produce their own food and store chemical energy, this doesn't explain how humans (heterotrophs) obtain energy. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Heterotrophs do not produce their own food; autotrophs do. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Heterotrophs consume plants or animals to obtain energy.