Question

Which statement best describes the role of animals in the water and carbon cycles?

Animals release carbon dioxide and water vapor as a by-product of cellular respiration.

Animals release carbon dioxide and water vapor as a by-product of photosynthesis.

Animals take in carbon dioxide and oxygen during cellular respiration.

Animals use oxygen to perform photosynthesis and release carbon dioxide as a by-product.

Answer 1

A-

Animals release carbon dioxide and water vapor as a by-product of cellular respiration.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Animals play a huge role in water cycle and carbon cycle. The process by which animals get energy is cellular respiration.

Cellular respiration can be defined as the process by which the food that we eat is broken and energy is transformed in the form of Adenosine triphosphate.

The by products of cellular respiration is carbon dioxide and water. These products are released into the environment and it contributes to the water cycle and carbon cycle.