Carbon Is Released into the Atmosphere as Carbon Dioxide Through

question 53

Multiple Choice

Carbon is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide through the process of

• A)photosynthesis.
• B)primary production.
• C)respiration.
• D)fixation.

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