The survival of an animal depends upon its ability to take some from its environment____________?

Explanation

Animals depend on obtaining organic molecules from the environment because these molecules supply energy and raw materials for growth, repair and metabolism. Inorganic substances such as water and mineral ions are also necessary, but the intended biological statement concerns the organic nutrients animals cannot generally manufacture from inorganic matter. Students may choose inorganic molecules because minerals and water are essential, but that overlooks the nutritional role of organic food molecules.