Question

When is the carbon stored in plants released?
a.
during cellular respiration
b.
during photosynthesis
c.
when they die
d.
none of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Carbon stored in plant tissues is released back to the atmosphere primarily during cellular respiration (and also later when plant material decomposes), whereas photosynthesis takes up carbon.