Question

What is the primary function of the carbon cycle?

Answer 1

Decomposers, such as microbes and fungi, play an important role in the carbon cycle. They break down the remains of dead plants and animals and, in doing so, release carbon dioxide through respiration.

Answer 2

Answer: The primary function of carbon cycle is to maintain a balance between different life forms and stabilize the temperature of the earth. Due to this, the excess of carbon cannot reach a particular reservoir.

Carbon cycle involves the cycling of carbon from atmosphere to different living organisms ( aquatic and terrestrial life forms) present on earth.

If this cycle is disturbed, it can lead to an accumulation of CO₂ in one reservoir like atmosphere. This can result in warmer temperature on earth, causing global warming.