Choose the incorrect statement about carbon dioxide.

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It is produced by plants during the process of photosynthesis.

When fuels like wood, and coal are burned, they generate carbon dioxide.

It is a greenhouse gas.

It is produced during respiration

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Detailed Solution

The statement carbon dioxide is produced by plants during the process of photosynthesis is incorrect.
Carbon dioxide is not a product of photosynthesis. In fact, to perform photosynthesis plants take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide is produced by humans and animals as a product of respiration.
All fossil fuels and wood produce carbon dioxide on burning them, so this statement is correct.
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps the heat of the sun and thus acts as a greenhouse gas, so this statement is also correct.

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