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Animals cannot perform photosyntheis because they are heterotrophs(which depends on autotrophs for food). Autotrophs contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which traps light energy and produce food e.g Plants

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Can animals perform photosynthesis?

No, animals cannot perform photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process carried out by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert sunlight into energy, while animals obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter.


Can animals use photosynthesis to generate energy?

No, animals cannot use photosynthesis to generate energy. Photosynthesis is a process that only plants, algae, and some bacteria can perform to convert sunlight into energy. Animals obtain energy by consuming plants or other animals.


What process do plats perform that animals do not?

One process that plants perform that animals do not is photosynthesis.


Are there any animals which perform photosynthesis and contain chlorophyll?

There are no animals that perform photosynthesis but there are a group of bacteria called cyanobacteria that rely partially on photosynthesis to generate metabolic energy.


Do animals perform photosynthesis?

No, animals do not perform photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process carried out by plants, algae, and some bacteria to convert sunlight into energy, while animals obtain energy by consuming other organisms or organic matter.


Can bacteria perform photosynthesis?

No, bacteria cannot perform photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process that requires chlorophyll, a pigment found in plants and some algae, to convert sunlight into energy. Bacteria do not have chlorophyll and therefore cannot carry out photosynthesis.


Do animals perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

No, animals do not perform photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process carried out by plants, algae, and some bacteria to produce energy from sunlight. Animals, on the other hand, rely on cellular respiration to produce energy by breaking down organic molecules such as glucose.


Do animals photosynthesise?

No. We do not perform the function of photosynthesis as we are heterotrophs.Plants ,who are autotrophs perform photosynthesis to make their ownfood.The plants by this process convert the suns energy into their food


Animals are not able to make sugar because they don't have this organelle?

Chloroplasts. Plants use chloroplasts to perform photosynthesis and produce sugars from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. Animals do not have chloroplasts, so they cannot make sugars through photosynthesis.


Can animals get energy directly from the sun due to photosynthesis?

No, animals cannot perform photosynthesis to directly convert sunlight into energy. Only plants, algae, and some bacteria can carry out photosynthesis. Animals get their energy by consuming plants, other animals, or by breaking down molecules through cellular respiration.


Do animals photosynthesize?

No, in general only plants can perform photosynthesis although some bacteria can. No animals can.


What are two reasons why animals rely on photosynthesis?

Animals do not rely on photosynthesis - plants do. Animals cannot make their own food. That's why they can move around.