Which of the following steps is not involved in carbon cycle?

Photosynthesis

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Burning of fossil fuel

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Transpiration

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Respiration

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Solution

The correct option is C
Transpiration

Photosynthesis, burning of fossil fuel and respiration are involved in the carbon cycle whereas transpiration is not involved.
$∙$ Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere while buring of fossil fuel and respiration add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
$∙$ Transpiration is evaporation of water from plant leaves.

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