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The element carbon is contained in all organic compounds.

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a. Discuss the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in carbon cycling in the biosphere. In other words, how are cellular respiration and photosynthesis interdependent?

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Cellular respiration and photosynthesis are important parts of the carbon cycle. The carbon cycle is the pathways through which carbon is recycled in the biosphere. While cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide into the environment, photosynthesis pulls carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere

Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. Glucose is used as food by the plant and oxygen is a by-product. Cellular respiration converts oxygen and glucose into water and carbon dioxide.

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