Which one is the correct sequence of events in the Carbon Cycle?
(a) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → decomposers → organic carbon in animals → organic carbon in plants
(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in soil
(c) Inorganic carbonates in water → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → scavengers

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(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in the soil.
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Q. Which one is the correct sequence of events in the Carbon Cycle?
(a)

C O_{2}

in atmosphere → decomposers → organic carbon in animals → organic carbon in plants
(b)

C O_{2}

in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in soil
(c) Inorganic carbonates in water → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → scavengers
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Question 19
Choose the correct sequences

(a) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → decomposers → organic carbon in animals → organic carbon in plants
(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in soil
(c) Inorganic carbonates in water → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → scavengers
(d) Organic carbon in animals → decomposers → $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants

Q. In carbon cycle processes, carbon is used by plants to form organic molecules but most carbon is found in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
Which process is most responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Q. Carbon is found in all organic material. It is used by plants to form organic molecules but most carbon is found in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Which of the following processes releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere?
I. Decomposition
II. Respiration
Ill. Combustion

Q. How many six carbon organic acids occur in TCA cycle?

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Solution: (b) CO2 in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in the soil. [1 Mark] Steps in carbon cycle

Solution:

(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in the soil.
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Steps in carbon cycle