AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

CELL RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which process reduces the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere?
A
photosynthesis
B
cell respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cellular respiration is an oxidative process whereby an electron donor is oxidized and oxygen is reduced to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy [3].

Detailed explanation-2: -Photosynthesis releases energy, and cellular respiration stores energy. Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and cellular respiration puts it back. Photosynthesis removes oxygen from the atmosphere, and cellular respiration puts it back.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cellular respiration removes carbon dioxide from the air.

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