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If the input and output of carbon is balanced in the carbon cycle, what can be generalized about the resident times of carbon in organisms?(1 point)

The resident time would be zero because carbon is released as soon as it is absorbed

The resident time will increase because there will be a buildup of carbon in the atmosphere

The resident time will depend on where the organism lives because it might be influenced by cellular respiration

The resident time will decrease because plants will be taking in carbon dioxide to use for photosynthesis

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The third choice. If inputs = outputs the system is at steady state, so residence times won't all change uniformly — they vary by organism and environment (e.g., metabolic rate/cellular respiration and lifespan).