Question

how are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related to the carbon cycle? both just consume carbon. they both cycle carbon. both mainly release carbon. both create energy.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis takes in carbon - dioxide from the atmosphere and incorporates carbon into organic compounds. Cellular respiration breaks down organic compounds and releases carbon - dioxide back into the atmosphere. Thus, they both cycle carbon in the carbon cycle.

Answer:

They both cycle carbon.