Explain the role of photosynthesis in human metabolism


?The energy that humans utilize ultimately comes from the sun. However, humans and other animals are not capable of harnessing that energy for themselves. Instead, plants harness that energy for humans and other animals through photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is a process by which plants make sugars from the captured sunlight. Animals, including humans, can then consume these plants, or animals that consume these plants, in order to obtain the energy that is required for life and utilized in our metabolic pathways.

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Ana wants to lose weight and is on a low-carbohydrate diet. She notices that since she began the diet, she

A) is full of energy. B) is craving fats. C) has been able to finish her workout at the gym. D) is feeling more anxious than usual.

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Which is not a statement of MyPlate?

A) enjoy foods, but eat less. B) avoid oversized portions. C) choose foods lower in sodium. D) drink water instead of milk.

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Oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products are carried throughout the body primarily by lymph

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the function of mucus in the stomach?

a. Emulsifies fats b. Neutralizes stomach acid c. Activates pepsinogen to pepsin d. Protects stomach cells from gastric juices

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