Biologymedium · Past Paper
In the carbon cycle, through which process is carbon returned to the atmosphere?
APhotosynthesis
BRespiration
CSedimentation
DNitrogen fixation
✓ Correct Answer: B — Respiration
During respiration, organisms break down glucose and release CO2 back into the environment.
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