Question

19 categorization 2 points determine if the process represents a change from organic to inorganic carbon or from an inorganic form to organic carbon. inorganic to organic organic to inorganic no answers chosen no answers chosen possible answers fossil fuel combustion photosynthesis decomposition animal respiration

Explanation:

1. Fossil fuel combustion: Fossil fuels are organic compounds. When burned, they release carbon - dioxide (an inorganic form of carbon). So it is organic to inorganic.
2. Photosynthesis: Plants take in carbon - dioxide (inorganic) and convert it into organic compounds like glucose. So it is inorganic to organic.
3. Decomposition: Organic matter from dead organisms is broken down into simpler inorganic substances including carbon - dioxide. So it is organic to inorganic.
4. Animal respiration: Animals take in oxygen and release carbon - dioxide. Organic compounds in the body are broken down to release energy and carbon - dioxide (inorganic). So it is organic to inorganic.

Answer:

• fossil fuel combustion: organic to inorganic
• photosynthesis: inorganic to organic
• decomposition: organic to inorganic
• animal respiration: organic to inorganic