Question

question 11 of 20
when a plant uses carbon dioxide and sunlight to grow, it behaves as a ___.
a. consumer
b. producer
c. carbon sink
d. carbon source

Explanation:

Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon - dioxide and sunlight into energy and oxygen. Producers are organisms that can produce their own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. A carbon sink is something that absorbs more carbon than it releases. While plants are carbon sinks, the most fundamental role when using carbon dioxide and sunlight to grow is that of a producer. Consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms. Carbon sources release carbon into the atmosphere.

Answer:

B. producer