Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The synthesis of carbon dioxide refers to its formation through combining carbon-containing compounds with oxygen during combustion or respiration processes.
A type of redox reaction where any substance combines with oxygen to produce heat and light along with its products.
Respiration: The process in living organisms involving the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.
Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water.