Question

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

Explanation:

Photosynthesis uses carbon - dioxide from the atmosphere to make glucose, thus removing carbon from the atmosphere. Cellular respiration breaks down glucose and releases carbon - dioxide back into the atmosphere. Both are part of the carbon cycle. Plants perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and animals perform cellular respiration.

Answer:

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