11. Photosynthesizing plants affect the carbon cycle by... a. Creating more carbon atoms
b. Reducing the amount of carbon in the soil, reducing soil fertility
C. Absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, lowering atmospheric levels of carbon
d. None of the above; plants to do not affect the carbon cycle

(04.05 hc) analyze the given diagram of the carbon cycle below. part 1: which compound does c represent? part 2: name a process that could release this compound into the air. part 3: explain how the elements that form it are conserved during the carbon cycle. use complete sentences to explain your answer. justify how this compound was created from a recycling of carbon in the carbon cycle. use complete sentences to explain your answer.