Question

Why do plants produce their own food

Answer 1

Plants make food in their leaves. The leaves contain a pigment called chlorophyll, which colors the leaves green. Chlorophyll can make food the plant can use from carbon dioxide, water, nutrients, and energy from sunlight. This process is called photosynthesis.

Answer 2

They dont have the ability to hunt or search so they absorb light, water , and nutrients to create there own food. Hope this helps