The release of energy in plants and animals is called respiration.
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The release of energy in plants and animals from food is called cellular respiration. This process involves breaking down glucose molecules to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells.
Animals that eat just plants are called herbivores. These animals obtain their energy and nutrients from consuming various parts of plants such as leaves, fruits, and roots. Examples include cows, rabbits, and deer.
Plants at that time obtained energy through photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy. Animals would then consume these plants or other animals in order to obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, breaking down organic molecules to release energy for metabolism. This ecosystem fueled the biodiversity and evolution of life during that period.
Plants and animals have different metabolic processes, and plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy. While plants may be smaller than some animals, their energy needs depend more on factors like growth rate, environmental conditions, and reproductive strategies rather than just size.
Animals do not capture energy directly from the sun like plants through photosynthesis. Instead, animals indirectly obtain solar energy by consuming plants or other animals that have stored energy from the sun. The energy from the sun is passed through the food chain and eventually utilized by animals for various biological processes.
By eating plants.