Lesson 1: The Importance of Energy

Energy is important. Plant and animal cells need energy for biological processes to occur.

  • The ability to store, transfer and release energy is important in plants and animals.
  • Photosynthesis and respiration helps with these processes.
  • Plants need energy to photosynthesis, for active transport, DNA replication and more...
  • Animals need energy to move their muscles, homeostasis and more...