Which statement is correct about the movement of carbon in photosynthesis?(1 point)

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Carbon atoms move through plants and are returned to the air.
Carbon atoms move through plants and are returned to the air.

Carbon dioxide moves through plants and is returned to the air.
Carbon dioxide moves through plants and is returned to the air.

Carbon atoms move from the air to plants, which use them to make proteins.
Carbon atoms move from the air to plants, which use them to make proteins.

Carbon dioxide moves from the air to plants, which use it to make glucose.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the movement of carbon in photosynthesis is:

Carbon dioxide moves from the air to plants, which use it to make glucose.

This statement accurately reflects the process of photosynthesis, where plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and, through photosynthesis, convert it into glucose.