Answer:
Respiration
Explanation:
Respiration is a component of the carbon cycle which breaks down carbohydrates into carbon dioxide and water.
Respiration is an aerobic process that takes place in the presence of oxygen.
- It is a catabolic process in which energy rich compounds are broken down.
- In this process, oxygen combines with carbohydrates to produce carbon dioxide and water with the release of energy.
- Carbohydrates is rich and embedded with energy.
Cellular respiration is the process that releases energy for living organisms.
