Why photosynthesis do not occur in animal cells?

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Photosynthesis:
The process by which plants and certain organisms convert light energy(sunlight), water, and carbon dioxide into food(sugar).
For photosynthesis to take place the organism must have chlorophyll.
Since animal cells do not have chlorophyll photosynthesis does not take place in them.

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