Question
which process releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?
a cellular respiration
b photosynthesis
c weathering
d decomposition
a cellular respiration
b photosynthesis
c weathering
d decomposition
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **a cellular respiration**.
Cellular respiration is a process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
While **d decomposition** also releases carbon dioxide, cellular respiration is the primary process associated with the release of carbon dioxide in the context of energy production.
**b photosynthesis** absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and **c weathering** involves the breakdown of rocks, which may produce carbonates that can be a long-term source of carbon but is not a direct process of releasing CO2 like cellular respiration.
Cellular respiration is a process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
While **d decomposition** also releases carbon dioxide, cellular respiration is the primary process associated with the release of carbon dioxide in the context of energy production.
**b photosynthesis** absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and **c weathering** involves the breakdown of rocks, which may produce carbonates that can be a long-term source of carbon but is not a direct process of releasing CO2 like cellular respiration.