Answer:
Carbon is found in all living organisms. The constant flow of carbon on Earth through organisms and the air is known as the carbon cycle.
<u>Plants</u> absorb carbon from the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide.
They use it for respiration and <u>photosynthesis</u>.
Animals consume plants, transferring carbon along the food chain. Plants and animals respire and release carbon into air. When the animals and plants die, they are eaten by <u>decomposers</u>.
Carbon enters back into the atmosphere in the form of <u>carbon dioxide gas.</u>
Explanation:
All life on Earth is made up of a carbon-based structure. An atom of carbon has 6 electrons (4 valence electrons) that easily bond to other other compounds. Covalent bonds involve exchanging electrons; these usually are formed with oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and most frequently hydrogen.