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What process is occurring at #4 in the diagram, below. a Respiration: releasing CO2 b Decomposition: CO2 into the soil c Synthesis: turning CO2 from the atmosphere into organic molecules d Photosynthesis: absorbing CO2
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It seems like you're referring to a specific diagram that illustrates various biological or ecological processes. However, without seeing the diagram, I can provide general explanations of the options you provided:
a. **Respiration: releasing CO2** - This process occurs in living organisms when they convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
b. **Decomposition: CO2 into the soil** - This refers to the process where decomposers break down dead organic matter, releasing CO2 into the soil and the atmosphere.
c. **Synthesis: turning CO2 from the atmosphere into organic molecules** - This is a broader term that could refer to various anabolic processes, but it’s not as specific as photosynthesis.
d. **Photosynthesis: absorbing CO2** - This is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and, using sunlight and water, convert it into glucose and oxygen.
Without the context of the diagram and knowing what #4 represents, I can't definitively answer which process is occurring there. If #4 depicts a process involving plants or algae, it might be photosynthesis (d). If it depicts an organism breaking down organic material, it might relate to decomposition (b). Please refer to the diagram details for the most accurate identification of the process.
a. **Respiration: releasing CO2** - This process occurs in living organisms when they convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
b. **Decomposition: CO2 into the soil** - This refers to the process where decomposers break down dead organic matter, releasing CO2 into the soil and the atmosphere.
c. **Synthesis: turning CO2 from the atmosphere into organic molecules** - This is a broader term that could refer to various anabolic processes, but it’s not as specific as photosynthesis.
d. **Photosynthesis: absorbing CO2** - This is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and, using sunlight and water, convert it into glucose and oxygen.
Without the context of the diagram and knowing what #4 represents, I can't definitively answer which process is occurring there. If #4 depicts a process involving plants or algae, it might be photosynthesis (d). If it depicts an organism breaking down organic material, it might relate to decomposition (b). Please refer to the diagram details for the most accurate identification of the process.