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Why do plants excrete more carbon dioxide at night than during the day?

A. Cellular respiration occurs only at night and not during the day

B. Cellular respiration occurs at a faster rate at night then during the day

C. Photosynthesis uses some of the carbon dioxide released during the day

D. The light-independent reaction of photosynthesis that releases carbon dioxide occurs at night ​

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

they cannot do photosynthesis at night.

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