NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in the carbon cycle?
A
Respiration and photosynthesis both add carbon to the atmosphere.
B
Respiration and photosynthesis both remove carbon from the atmosphere
C
Respiration adds carbon to the atmosphere, while photosynthesis removes carbon from the atmosphere.
D
Photosynthesis adds carbon to the atmosphere, while respiration removes carbon from the atmosphere.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Answer: C. Respiration adds carbon to the atmosphere, while photosynthesis removes carbon from the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are important parts of the carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is the pathways through which carbon is recycled in the biosphere. While cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide into the environment, photosynthesis pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration? Photosynthesis stores energy in complex organic molecules; cellular respiration releases energy from complex organic molecules.

Detailed explanation-4: -During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and sunlight to create fuel-glucose and other sugars-for building plant structures. This process forms the foundation of the fast (biological) carbon cycle.

Detailed explanation-5: -Choice (c) is correct. The products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water, which are the raw materials for photosynthesis.

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