This organism is able to carry out both photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Choose one of these processes and write the name of the process you chose. Also state one reason why the process you chose is essential for the survival of the Euglena.
2007-01-02 11:23:51 · 3 answers · asked by Chrisy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Euglena needs photosynthesis to capture sunlight energy and use it to make glucose for food.
Euglena needs cellular respiration to break down glucose molecules to release energy (and make ATP) for its cell processes.
2007-01-02 12:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the cell could not respirate it could not aquire the oxygen needed for energy production, and would die.
2007-01-02 12:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your own homework, or look for the answer in the textbook!
2007-01-04 16:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by beavizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋