Given That CO₂ Is Produced by Cellular Respiration, Why Does

question 41

Multiple Choice

Given that CO₂ is produced by cellular respiration, why does the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere remain relatively constant? (When answering this question, exclude the impact of human activities on atmospheric CO₂.)

• A) CO₂ is converted to carbohydrates in photosynthesis.
• B) CO₂ is split apart during photosynthesis.
• C) CO₂ mostly forms carbonate rocks.
• D) CO₂ is trapped in dead organisms' bodies.

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