AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?
A
Bioremediation
B
Photosynthesis
C
Respiration
D
Transpiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In cellular respiration, oxygen is used to break down glucose, releasing chemical energy and heat in the process. Carbon dioxide and water are products of this reaction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The conversion of a sugar solution into alcohol and the liberation of carbon dioxide is known as fermentation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The process of respiration produces energy for organisms by combining glucose with oxygen from the air. During cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen are changed into energy and carbon dioxide. Therefore, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during the process of cellular respiration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Photosynthesis by land plants, bacteria, and algae converts carbon dioxide or bicarbonate into organic molecules. Organic molecules made by photosynthesizers are passed through food chains, and cellular respiration converts the organic carbon back into carbon dioxide gas.

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