Question

Which statement is correct about the role of animal respiration in the carbon cycle? (1 point)
Responses

Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of animal metabolism.
Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of animal metabolism.

Carbon dioxide moves through animals’ bodies and is immediately released back into the air.
Carbon dioxide moves through animals’ bodies and is immediately released back into the air.

Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of animal waste decay.
Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of animal waste decay.

Carbon dioxide is stored inside animals’ bodies and is released after they die.
Carbon dioxide is stored inside animals’ bodies and is released after they die.
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Answer 1

The correct statement about the role of animal respiration in the carbon cycle is:

**Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a result of animal metabolism.**

During respiration, animals metabolize food and oxygen to produce energy, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide as a byproduct.