Importance of Food Storage in Living Organisms

Question 1

Why is food storage important in living organisms

Answer 1

It helps organisms survive when food is not available and supports special life functions.

Question 2

How does food storage help during scarcity

Answer 2

Stored food is used when there is little or no external food available, like in winter or drought.

Question 3

Why is storage important for plants and animals that don’t eat continuously?

Answer 3

It allows them to use energy when they are not actively feeding or making food (e.g., during rest or dormancy).

Question 4

How does food storage support reproduction in plants?

Answer 4

Stored food is used to grow flowers, fruits, seeds, or vegetative parts like tubers or bulbs.

Question 5

How does food storage help in embryo development?

Answer 5

Seeds and eggs contain stored nutrients that help the embryo grow before it can feed on its own.

Question 6

What is an example of food storage for embryo development in animals?

Answer 6

A bird’s egg yolk stores nutrients for the growing chick.

Question 7

What is an example of food storage for embryo development in plants?

Answer 7

Seeds store starch, oils, or proteins to feed the young plant when it starts growing.