Question

plants can perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration within the same cell, whereas all animals only do cellular respiration. all animal life ultimately depends on plant life. do you agree or disagree with the above statement? justify why you agree or disagree using your knowledge of photosynthesis and respiration. use specific evidence from the table and image above in your reasoning. answer in complete sentence.

Explanation:

Plants have chloroplasts for photosynthesis and mitochondria for cellular respiration within cells. Photosynthesis produces oxygen and organic compounds like glucose. Animals rely on plants for oxygen to breathe and as a food - source for energy through cellular respiration. Since animals cannot produce their own food via photosynthesis, all animal life depends on plants.

Answer:

I agree. Plants can perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the same cell. Photosynthesis in plants provides oxygen for animals to respire and organic matter that animals consume for energy. As animals lack the ability to perform photosynthesis, their survival ultimately depends on plants.