Which statement about a fish's energy source is true?

Responses

A fish relies indirectly on the sun as an energy source.
A fish relies indirectly on the sun as an energy source.

A fish performs photosynthesis to gain its energy.
A fish performs photosynthesis to gain its energy.

Nutrients in the water are the ultimate source of energy for a fish.

1 answer

The true statement about a fish's energy source is:

"A fish relies indirectly on the sun as an energy source."

Fish are part of the food web and rely on other organisms for energy, primarily plants and phytoplankton that perform photosynthesis, thus utilizing the sun's energy.