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Flashcards in The Carbon Cycle Deck (3)
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1
Q

What is in plants and animals?

A

carbon compounds

plants - e.g. cellulose

animals - e.g. glycogen

2
Q

What happens during the carbon cycle?

A

carbon dioxide in the atmosphere provides energy for plants throuigh
photosynthessis in which animals eat the plant.
plants, animals and decomposers all respire using co2
plants and animals go through decomposition using extracellular enzymes

3
Q

What do oceans have a good ability to do?

A

absorb and release co2