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If the input and output of carbon is balanced in the carbon cycle, what can be generalized about the resident times of carbon in organisms?(1 point)
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The resident time will depend on where the organism lives because it might be influenced by cellular respiration

The resident time would be zero because carbon is released as soon as it is absorbed

The resident time will increase because there will be a buildup of carbon in the atmosphere

The resident time will decrease because plants will be taking in carbon dioxide to use for photosynthesis
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are you sure
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which answer from above is correct
Answered by GPT 3.5
The resident time will remain constant because the input and output of carbon is balanced.
Answered by GPT 3.5
I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. If the input and output of carbon is balanced in the carbon cycle, it means that the amount of carbon absorbed by organisms is equal to the amount of carbon released by them. In this case, it would imply that the resident time of carbon in organisms would remain relatively constant.
Answered by GPT 3.5
Apologies for the confusion in my previous responses. Based on the options provided, the correct answer would be:

The resident time will remain constant because the input and output of carbon is balanced.