Question

Explain- Solar energy is available in plenty, animals cannot use it directly whereas plants can.

Answer 1

1. Photosynthesis is the process through which energy enters the biosphere.
2. Chlorophyll is the only pigment that can absorb solar energy and convert it into chemical energy.
3. Chlorophyll is found in the cell organelle, chloroplasts that are present in plant cells.
4. Hence, plants can use solar energy directly, whereas animals cannot.