Question

which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
o photosynthesis is removes carbon from the atmosphere, and cellular respiration releases carbon back into the atmosphere.
o photosynthesis is part of the carbon cycle, and cellular respiration is not.
o only plants perform photosynthesis, and only animals perform cellular respiration.
o photosynthesis is releases carbon into the atmosphere, and cellular respiration removes carbon from the atmosphere.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis uses carbon - dioxide from the atmosphere and converts it into organic compounds, removing carbon from the atmosphere. Cellular respiration breaks down organic compounds and releases carbon back into the atmosphere as carbon - dioxide. Both are part of the carbon cycle.

Answer:

Photosynthesis is removes carbon from the atmosphere, and cellular respiration releases carbon back into the atmosphere.