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Explain how carbon is related to each of the examples below.
organic matter

Photosynthesis

Cellular respiration

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Carbon is related to organic matter because carbon is the key element present in all living organisms and their byproducts. Organic matter refers to any material that contains carbon, such as plants, animals, and their waste products.

Carbon is essential in photosynthesis because it is used by plants, algae, and some bacteria to produce organic molecules such as glucose. During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is converted into glucose, a process that provides energy for the organism and releases oxygen as a waste product.

Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms break down organic molecules, such as glucose, to release energy. Carbon is involved in cellular respiration because the organic molecules containing carbon, typically glucose, are broken down in cells to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) as a waste product. This carbon dioxide is then released back into the atmosphere.
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