Photosynthesis contributes to the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide and thus reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Photosynthetic algae is one reason the ocean is a massive carbon sink on our planet.
Fill in the blanks in the statements below about the role of living organisms in the carbon cycle.(2 points)
Photosynthesis contributes to the carbon cycle by ____
carbon dioxide and thus ____ the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Photosynthetic algae is one reason the ocean is a massive carbon ____ on our planet.
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