Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)

8th Edition

ISBN: 9780134154008

Author: Michael D. Johnson

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 23, Problem 9TY

All of the following processes are involved in the carbon cycle except:

a. photosynthesis

b. cell respiration

c. evaporation

d. decomposition

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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)

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