Plants have low energy needs as compared to animals. Explain.
All the movements in plants are cellular. Plants do not move physically as humans or animals. They are senile. Sclerenchyma is the tissue that makes the plant hard and stiff. It is known as a supporting tissue. They provide strength to the plant making energy requirements low for the plant. Plants also make their food through photosynthesis and don't need to forage.
On the other hand, animals require more energy because they are mobile and need to move from one place to another for food, shelter, mating, etc. The more active an animal is, the more energy it needs to maintain that activity.