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not really all. but they indirectly get their energy from the sun

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How can the energy from all organisms be traced back to the sun?

All organisms derive their energy from the sun either directly or indirectly through the process of photosynthesis. Plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose, which serves as a primary energy source. Herbivores then consume these plants, and carnivores eat the herbivores, transferring this solar energy through the food chain. Ultimately, the energy that sustains life on Earth can be traced back to the sun, illustrating the interconnectedness of all living organisms.


What is the process by which the sun's energy is trapped as the source of energy used by virtually all living organisms?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and some microorganisms convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This energy is then used as the primary source of fuel for nearly all living organisms on Earth.


What gets it's energy indirectly from the sun?

Plants get their energy indirectly from the sun through photosynthesis. They use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, which is used as a source of energy for the plant. Other organisms then obtain energy by consuming plants or other organisms that have consumed plants.


What do you call organisms that get it energy straight from the sun?

producers


How can you explain how living things can get energy from the sun directly and indirectly?

Living things can get energy from the sun directly through photosynthesis, where plants and some microorganisms convert sunlight into chemical energy. Indirectly, organisms can obtain sun-derived energy by consuming other organisms that have stored this energy through the food chain. This energy transfer sustains all life on Earth.