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The process of plant respiration
A.
uses all the energy released during photosynthesis.
B.
releases oxygen to Earth's atmosphere.
C.
produces food that plants need for photosynthesis.
D.
releases energy that plants can use for life processes.

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D

Respiration breaks down food (sugars) to release energy that the plant uses for growth, transport, and other life processes. (It consumes oxygen and produces CO2 — it does not release oxygen or produce the food used in photosynthesis.)