Question

Statement I: Energy is required by every living organism to survive and carry out different activities.
Statement II: Living organisms obtain this energy through nutrition.
Statement III: Nutrition alone is enough to provide the required energy to an organism.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. I and III
• B. I, II and III
• C. I and II
• D. II and III

Answer 1

The correct option is C

I and II

Energy is a basic requirement for all living organisms in order to survive and perform various life processess. This energy is obtained by nutrition. However, nutrition is the mode of obtaining food and it's utilisation by the body. Respiration is involved in burning the food obtained during nutrition to produce the energy required for survival.