Question

select the best explanation of what happens to the energy stored in a food source when its eaten by an animal. the energy in the food source disappears. the energy in the food source is passed to the animal. the energy in the food source is passed to the sun. the energy in the food source stays put.

Explanation:

According to the law of conservation of energy, when an animal eats a food source, the energy stored in the food is transferred to the animal for its metabolic - related activities. Energy is not destroyed or transferred to the Sun, and it does not stay put in the food source.

Answer:

The energy in the food source is passed to the animal.