You plant a seed into a pot containing some soil,and then add water and place the pot under a light.In the first week,before the seedling even emerged from the soil,carbon dioxide levels increased in the closed chamber.This indicated that __________ was occurring.

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Before the seedling emerged, there would be no leaves for photosynthesis to occur. However, the soil still contains microorganisms that can perform cellular respiration and release carbon dioxide. Therefore, the increase in carbon dioxide levels indicates that cellular respiration is occurring.

You Plant a Seed into a Pot Containing Some Soil,and