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Which statement best describes how plants and animals maintain the flow of matter through an ecosystem?


A) Plants produce the sugar molecules and only animals can break down sugar molecules.


B) Plants are needed to decompose organic matter which is added to the ecosystem by animals.


C) Plants produce oxygen needed by animals and animals produce carbon dioxide needed by plants.


D) Plants are needed to convert carbon into carbon dioxide, which is required by animals to produce sugar molecules.

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Answer:

C is the best answer

Explanation:

This answer depicts a flow of matter in an ecosystem.

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Plants produce oxygen needed by animals and animals produce carbon dioxide needed by plants (Option C).

What is photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is a series of chemical reactions by which plants can produce carbohydrates by using carbon dioxide and solar radiation.

  • Animals produce carbon dioxide which is used by plants during the process of photosynthesis.

  • Animals can use this oxygen by a cellular process known as cellular respiration.

In conclusion, plants produce oxygen needed by animals and animals produce carbon dioxide needed by plants (Option C).

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