A fellow student is studying the differences between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. The student asks you to explain how cellular respiration uniquely contributes to the carbon cycle. In 3–5 sentences, describe the different ways that both photosynthesis and cellular respiration contribute to the carbon cycle.
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Both photosynthesis and cellular respitation contribute to the carbon cycle. Photosynthesis helps put carbon into living organisms. Cellular respiration helps break down carbon.