Returning Carbon Dioxide to the Air

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the process of carbon dioxide returning to the air through respiration and other biological processes.

Respiration

The process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.

Decomposers

Organisms that break down waste products from plants and animals, releasing carbon dioxide back into the air.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless gas produced by respiration and combustion, which plants use for photosynthesis.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an essential energy source for living organisms, produced during photosynthesis.