Question

Pick the answer that best evaluates the following statement: "It has been said that land animals can't exist without plants but that plants could exist without animals."

a. This statement is incorrect because the animals must supply the detritus for the decomposition process that supports plants.
b. This statement is incorrect because animals are the only source of carbon dioxide that plants need for photosynthesis.
c. This statement is true because plants are able to convert sun energy into food energy and animals must get their energy from plants or other organisms that eat plants.
d. This statement is incorrect because plants can't reproduce without the energy of animals, and animals cannot reproduce without the energy of plants.

Answer 1

c. This statement is true because plants are able to convert sun energy into food energy and animals must get their energy from plants or other organisms that eat plants.

Step-by-step explanation:

Green plants are autotrophs. They synthesize their food in the presence of sunlight, using carbon dioxide gas and water. Whereas animals are heterotrophs, they cannot make their food but use food prepared by green plants. Thus, plants are able to convert sun energy into food energy and animals must get their energy from plants or other organisms that eat plants. The statement is true.