Human beings take in and release .

oxygen

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nitrogen

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carbon dioxide

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carbon monoxide

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Solution

The correct option is C carbon dioxide
Humans take in oxygen from the air and this oxygen is used for breaking down glucose. Carbon dioxide is generated as a waste product and is released into the air.
The equation for cellular respiration is: $C_{6} H_{112} O_{6} + 6 O_{2} \to 6 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O$

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