Question

when animals breathe, they release carbon dioxide into the air. which of the following is an example of an organism that uses carbon dioxide to make its own food?
a maple tree
b mouse
c mushroom
d mosquito

Explanation:

Organisms that use carbon dioxide to make their own food are autotrophs, specifically photosynthetic organisms. A maple tree is a plant that performs photosynthesis, using carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to produce glucose (its food). Mice, mosquitoes are animals (heterotrophs that consume other organisms for food), and mushrooms are fungi (heterotrophs that decompose organic matter for nutrients).

Answer:

a. maple tree