Question

Describe how carbon is cycled through the environment in the carbon cycle. Include an explanation

of how photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and carbon dioxide are involved in the carbon cycle.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. Glucose is used as food by the plant and oxygen is a by-product. Cellular respiration converts oxygen and glucose into water and carbon dioxide. Water and carbon dioxide are by- products and ATP is energy that is transformed from the process.