Question

Which part of the carbon cycle breaks down carbohydrates into carbon dioxide and water

Answer 1

Answer:

Respiration

Explanation:

Respiration is a component of the carbon cycle which breaks down carbohydrates into carbon dioxide and water.

Respiration is an aerobic process that takes place in the presence of oxygen.

• It is a catabolic process in which energy rich compounds are broken down.
• In this process, oxygen combines with carbohydrates to produce carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy.
• Carbohydrates is rich and embedded with energy.

Cellular respiration is the process that releases energy for living organisms.