How are the carbon cycle and the flow of energy similar?
Carbon dioxide is recycled in the carbon cycle as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are oxidized (burned) to produce carbon dioxide and water. Oxygen released by photosynthesis is utilized in respiration as an electron acceptor to release chemical energy stored in organic compounds. Dead organisms are consumed by detritivores, scavengers, and decomposers.
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About Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound composed of two oxygen atoms bonded to a single carbon atom. CO2 is increasing due to the burning of fossil fuels, leading to global warming. Carbon dioxide is often confused with carbon monoxide.
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