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Which best describes the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

to break down food into carbon and oxygen atoms
to create food by combining carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms
to release compounds containing carbon into the atmosphere
to aid in the production of carbon dioxide
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to release compounds containing carbon into the atmosphere

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