Photosynthesis and cellular respiration both take part in the carbon cycle.
That is correct. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, using sunlight as the energy source. This process captures carbon from the atmosphere and incorporates it into organic molecules.
Cellular respiration, on the other hand, is the process by which cells break down glucose and release energy. During cellular respiration, oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced as a waste product, which is then released back into the atmosphere.
Together, photosynthesis and cellular respiration play a crucial role in the carbon cycle. Photosynthesis takes in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, converts it into glucose, and releases oxygen. The glucose produced is then used as a fuel source for cellular respiration, which breaks down the glucose and releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. This cycle ensures a continuous exchange of carbon between living organisms and the atmosphere.