1) Photosynthesis and cellular respiration play an important role in the cycling of carbon among the
biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.
Provide an explanation for which letter best represents
the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle.
A)
E, because CO2 is being used by
photosynthetic algae.
D, because CO2 from animal wastes are
B)
being released back into the atmosphere.
A, because CO2 being produced by plants
C) in photosynthesis is being released into
the atmosphere.
B, because CO2 from the atmosphere is
D) being used in the process of
photosynthesis to produce glucose.