Question

1 point

Carbon is stored in leaves in various forms, such as sugar. When leaves
decay, they lose mass. Which of the following sentences explains what
happens to the carbon that is stored in leaves when they decay? *
The carbon is destroyed as the leaves decompose
The carbon evaporates
The carbon is converted into nitrogen by bacteria in the soil
The carbon is converted into carbon dioxide and released into the atmosphere

Answer 1

D.The carbon is converted to carbon dioxide and released into the atmosphere

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