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Plants respire all the time, but it can be seen better at night. This is because photosynthesis has the opposite chemical formula, and since there is light, more oxygen returned out, then carbon dioxide is taken in.

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Summarize the carbon cycle starting and ending with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.?

The carbon cycle is a process where carbon is removed and returned to the atmosphere. The ways of returning carbon to the atmosphere are- 1. Respiration 2. Decomposition 3. Combustion Ways of removing carbon- Photosynthesis. The CO2 in the air is taken in by green plants for photosynthesis. The green plants die eventually and is decomposed; decomposition return carbon to the atmosphere. Animals respire and return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Decomposers respire as well. Green plants can be used to make fuels, which combust to return carbon dioxide to the air.


What happens in plants at night they respire or they transpire?

Plants do respire at night. It does not require light to take place. This is a process of releasing energy, kind of the opposite to photosynthesising. Photosynthesis is the preparation of the dinner, respiration is the dining process and the belching and flatulence that follows. When a plant respires, it releases carbon dioxide ( at a lower rate than it takes in ), oxygen, heat, water. It occurs on a cellular level with all living things. Transpiration, on the other hand is the process by which plants release water through their leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It occurs during the process of photosynthesis and gets a break at nightime as plants need light to photosynthesize.


Why do plants need to respire 24 hours a day?

Living things that do not respire 24/7 are soon dead things. Respiration occurs in all living cells to provide energy. in plants people often confuse photosynthesis with respiration. Photosynthesis is the extraction of carbon dioxide from the air using light energy to create oxygen and carbon, The carbon is changed into sugars and cellulose by the plant. The plant's respiration (using the sugars to create energy) goes on day and night.


Do cactus produce carbon dioxide and take oxygen?

During the day, cacti take in carbon dioxide through their stomata for photosynthesis and release oxygen as a byproduct. At night, they continue to respire like other plants, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.


How is carbon cycled from the atmosphere through producers and consumers?

Carbon is cycled from the atmosphere to producers (plants) through photosynthesis, where they take in carbon dioxide to produce glucose. Consumers then consume these plants, obtaining carbon by eating them. When consumers respire or decompose, carbon is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.