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Question
Are the following statement true or false? Give a reason in support of your answer.
Photosynthesis is considered as a process supporting all life on earth.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
Plants perform photosynthesis, so all creatures eventually rely on them for nourishment. While carnivores eat animals, herbivores, dependent directly on plants, rely on plants, which generate food through photosynthesis.
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