In the carbon cycle, animals play a fundamental role by:
A) decreasing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide.
B) increasing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide as a result of respiration.
C) increasing the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide as a result of photosynthesis.
D) decreasing the amount of plant biomass.
E) decreasing it as a result of photosynthesis.

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Animals release carbon dioxide as a result of respiration, which increases the amount of dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, making them a key part of the carbon cycle.

In the Carbon Cycle, Animals Play a Fundamental Role By