Why Are Chloroplasts Essential to the Survival of Many Animals

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Multiple Choice

Why are chloroplasts essential to the survival of many animals as well as plants?

• A) Photosynthesis generates protein building blocks essential to animal functioning that cannot be acquired by animals in any other way.
• B) Animals do not have chloroplasts and must depend on organisms that can photosynthesize the energy they need.
• C) Chloroplasts allow both animals and plants to break down organic molecules and use the energy stored in the molecules.
• D) Many animals can only produce their own energy after they have consumed sufficient photosynthetic chloroplasts.
• E) Chloroplasts are rich in fats and lipids that are generated by photosynthesis satisfying the energy requirements of many animals.

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