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Question
Answer the question put against the following constituents of air :
Carbon dioxide : “Although carbon dioxide plays no role in respiration, all life would come to an end if there is no carbon dioxide in air.” Support this statement with relevant facts.
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Solution
Carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis by which green plants prepare their food. It minimises heat loss by radiation. Thus, it balances the temperature on earth.
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