Balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in atmosphere is maintained by :

plants

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animals

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humans

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D all of the above
The balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide is maintained by plants, animals and humans.
Green plants use up carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen as a product.
Whereas, animals and humans use up oxygen during respiration and release carbon dioxide as a by-product.
This maintains the overall balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Hence the option D is correct.

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