One way carbon moves from the atmosphere to the biosphere is through a process by which plants use light energy and convert it into biochemical energy. What is this process called?(1 point)

Responses

glycolysis
glycolysis

respiration
respiration

photosynthesis
photosynthesis

digestion

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The process by which plants use light energy to convert it into biochemical energy is called photosynthesis.

In photosynthesis, six molecules of carbon dioxide react with six molecules of water to produce oxygen and(1 point)
Responses

glycerol
glycerol

fructose
fructose

fatty acid
fatty acid

glucose

In photosynthesis, six molecules of carbon dioxide react with six molecules of water to produce oxygen and glucose.

Which part of the environment incorporates carbon into the carbon cycle via water?(1 point)
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biosphere
biosphere

geosphere
geosphere

atmosphere
atmosphere

hydrosphere
hydrosphere

The part of the environment that incorporates carbon into the carbon cycle via water is the hydrosphere.

What are the products of photosynthesis?(1 point)
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water and oxygen
water and oxygen

glucose and oxygen
glucose and oxygen

glucose and carbon dioxide
glucose and carbon dioxide

glucose and water
glucose and water

The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

Which is considered the largest carbon reservoir?(1 point)
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atmosphere
atmosphere

terrestrial biosphere
terrestrial biosphere

rocks and sediments
rocks and sediments

fossil fuels

The largest carbon reservoir is rocks and sediments.

Proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates are based on which molecule?(1 point)
Responses

carbon
carbon

oxygen
oxygen

nitrogen
nitrogen

hydrogen

Proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates are based on the molecule carbon.