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The source of carbon for producers in carbon cycle is

A

Soil

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Carbohydrates in plants

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Fossil fuel

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D

Atmosphere

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Animal remains

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Solution

The correct option is D Atmosphere

Carbon is incorporated into life-forms through the basic process of photosynthesis which is performed in the presence of Sunlight by all life-forms that contain chlorophyll. This process converts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or dissolved in water into glucose molecules.
The correct option is D.

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