Question 5

Question

The model shows part of how carbon is cycled between living organisms.

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The (bottom) green box in the model represents organisms that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to recycle it. Which BEST describes these organisms?
a
consumers that make energy by taking in carbon dioxide when they inhale
b
bacteria that combine carbon dioxide with nitrogen to make nutrients
c
fungi that break down oxygen and release carbon dioxide in exchange
d
producers that carry out photosynthesis to make carbon-rich sugars

Answer 1

d
producers that carry out photosynthesis to make carbon-rich sugars