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Plants use carbon dioxide from the air and are therefore called __________ .a. consumersb. producersc. decomposerd. carbon fixers
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This process is known as photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. The glucose is used by the plant for energy, and the oxygen is released back into the Show more…
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