Question

Where does the matter found in the body of an animal come from?

Answer 1

The matter found in body of an animal is come form cell division of an individual cell.

Answer 2

Matter found in the body of an animal comes from the following

Explanation:

• The basic elements with which organisms are made up of are :

1. Carbon.
2. Nitrogen.
3. Oxygen.
4. Phosphorus.
5. Sulphur.

• These elements associate with each other to form biological molecules or biomolecules like, Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids, which form the basic unit of life.
• These molecules are produced by chemical reactions.
• The ultimate source of energy for living beings is the Sun.
• All the other elements which make up a living organism are present in the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere of the earth.
• Animals obtain their energy, indirectly, by consuming plants, if they are herbivores or by consuming other animals, if they are carnivores, or from other dead and decaying matter, if they are decomposers.