In the Carbon Cycle, Animals Play a Fundamental Role By

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the carbon cycle, animals play a fundamental role by:

• A) decreasing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide.
• B) increasing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide as a result of respiration.
• C) increasing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide as a result of photosynthesis.
• D) decreasing the amount of plant biomass.
• E) decreasing it as a result of photosynthesis.

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Definitions:

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