Photosynthesis and cellular respiration both contribute to the carbon cycle. Select all statements that are correct.
Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Cellular respiration returns carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
Photosynthesis returns oxygen to the atmosphere
Cellular respiration removes oxygen from the atmosphere
Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are not involved in the carbon cycle
Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and returns oxygen to the atmosphere.
Cellular respiration returns carbon dioxide to the atmosphere and removes oxygen from the atmosphere.
Therefore, the correct statements are:
- Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Cellular respiration returns carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
- Photosynthesis returns oxygen to the atmosphere
- Cellular respiration removes oxygen from the atmosphere