Carbon is one of the most important elements to living forms, since it figures so prominently in organic compounds as an energy carrier. Carbon dioxide serves as the carbon source for the synthesis of organic compounds in plants. They do this by a process called photosynthesis. During this process the plant, gives off oxygen into the air.
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Rabbits, for example, eat the plant and breathe the air, obtaining both oxygen and food, minerals and vitamins. Further changes may occur which keep carbon trapped with-in organic compounds. Eventually the trapped carbon may be returned to the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide. Ordinarily, carbon gets back into circulation within a relatively short period of time, through respiration of plants and animals and through the process of decomposition. Through the interaction of these various process, which we may term as a cycle, carbon is used over time and time again, by living forms.
We use carbon compounds in various forms, constantly in our daily life. As such carbon is one of the most important element for us and other life forms too!
We use carbon compounds in various forms, constantly in our daily life. As such carbon is one of the most important element for us and other life forms too!
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