0
Not only animals respire even plants respire. In respiration they take up oxygen. This O2 is used for oxidation of food which results in release of energy.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agothe same reason you do. TO LIVE. it's a natural unconsious action. genius.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do animals cundoct respiration and photosynthesis?
They conduct only respiration. Animals are not photosynthetic.
Can animals do respiration?
yes
The release of energy in plants and animals from food is called?
The release of energy in plants and animals is called respiration.
Is respiration in animals a reversible change or irreversible change?
No, it isnt. There are chemical reactions while breathing.
Does cell respiration take place in animals?
Considering that cellular respiration takes place in humans, which are a "higher" form of animals, you can assume that cellular respiration can also take place in all other animals. Without cellular respiration, the animals would have no form of cellular energy, ATP, and would start to die off.
Why do animals require higher rate of respiration then plants?
Animals require higher rate of respiration as they move from one place to another and therefore they need more energy. There the rate of respiration in animals is than in plants. They require more enrgy.
Do animals perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
there are no photosynthetic animals
What is the definition of animal respiration?
Cellular respiration is a process where animals breathe and get their oxygen from glucose.
Do corals use cellular respiration?
Corals are also animals. So they use respiration
Is respiration the same in plants and animals?
no ... i think
Do plants and animals undergo respiration?
YES.
Where do animals obtain the materials for respiration?
In the mitochondria
