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Hey brake down the glucose(sugar) into "ATP" which then the cell uses for energy. Hope that helps

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Q: Why organelle in both plants and animals breaks down glucose?
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What organelle breaks down nutrients?

The organelle that breaks down nutrients is called mitochondria. Mitochondria are found in most eukaryotic cells in animals, plants and fungi.


Is glucose found in animals or plants?

Glucose is found in both plants and animals. Plants produce glucose by photosynthesis, and animals consume glucose (it is the first reactant for cellular respiration).


What organelle in plants participates in cellular respiration what other organelle in both plants and animals is the main components for cellular respiration?

The organelle in plants that participates in cellular respiration is endoplasmic reticulum, and is also the organelle in both plants and animals, that is the main components for cellular respiration.


What organelle breaks down sugars for cellular energy in plants?

The vacuole.


What organelle captures light of energy to make glucose?

Chloroplast, an essential organelle found in green plants.


Does photosynthesis breaks down glucose?

No, photosynthesis is the plant process that creates the glucose for the plants as food.


What is the organelle found only in plants that use sunlight to create oxygen and glucose?

Chloroplast


Where does the glucose in animal cells ocme from?

Animals get the glucose in their cells through plants. They obtain the glucose by eating the plants and absorbing their glucose and energy.


Do animals use chlorophyll to produce glucose?

No, it's an exclusive attribute of plants. Plants contain chlorophyll (it's what makes them green), which through the process of photosynthesis produces glucose. Animals get glucose from plants.


What organelle not in animals may contain chloroplasts?

leaves of plants


What is the main scource of glucose for animals?

Animals, even humans, get glucose from plants that are eaten. Carnivorous animals get glucose from other animals that are eaten. All plants use cellulose for mostly structural purposes, but cellulose is 100% glucose. Fruits are a fine source of fructose, another type of sugar molecule.


Is a light dependent process conducted by green plants but not by animals?

Photosynthesis occurs in plants, but not in animals.