Carbon dioxide
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Carbon dioxide (chemical formula: CO2) is a chemical substance that occupies about 96 % of Mars's atmosphere.
Biological significance
The metabolism of human beings, animals and various microbes depends on the oxidation of carbohydrates, resulting in carbon dioxide exhalation.
Usage
Carbon dioxide can be used to produce
- Oxygen in greenhouses by plants
- Synthetic materials