Carbon is returned to the atmosphere through:
A)photosynthesis in plants.
B)decomposition of detritus by fungi.
C)storage of carbohydrates in animals.
D)photosynthesis in marine algae.

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Carbon is returned to the atmosphere through decomposition of detritus by fungi, which break down organic matter and release carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis in plants, marine algae, and storage of carbohydrates in animals all remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, rather than returning it.

Carbon Is Returned to the Atmosphere Through