Animal cells do not capture energy from sunlight and use it to make food. This process is called photosynthesis and is performed by plants and some algae.

Here's why:

* Animal cells lack chloroplasts: Chloroplasts are the organelles within plant cells that contain chlorophyll, the pigment that absorbs sunlight energy. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts.

* Animal cells are heterotrophs: This means they rely on consuming other organisms (plants or animals) to obtain energy. They break down the food they eat into usable energy through cellular respiration.

* Photosynthesis is a complex process: Photosynthesis requires a series of biochemical reactions that convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose (a sugar). Animal cells lack the necessary enzymes and machinery to carry out this process.

In short, animal cells do not have the necessary components or abilities to perform photosynthesis. They obtain energy by consuming other organisms.