The Breakdown of Carbohydrates Combined with Oxygen to Yield Carbon

question 60

Multiple Choice

The breakdown of carbohydrates combined with oxygen to yield carbon dioxide and water is:

• A)photosynthesis
• B)biomass
• C)chloroplasts
• D)respiration

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