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Which statement best explains how respiration and photosynthesis are related to one another?

A Respiration requires water that is given off during photosynthesis.
B. Photosynthesis requires oxygen that is given off during respiration.
C. Photosynthesis gives off carbon dioxide that is required for respiration
D. Respiration gives off carbon dioxide that is required for photosynthesis

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Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation:

photosynthesis - takes in water, energy from the sun, and carbon dioxide and releases oxygen and glucose (sugar)

respiration - takes in glucose and oxygen, and releases water and carbon dioxide and energy

they are basically the opposite

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