What happens to carbon in plants when the plants die? 1. The carbon is not released; it is lost.
2. The carbon is released into the air.
3. The carbon will be released into the soil for use by the next generation.
4. The carbon is released into the soil, but it is not used again.

The carbon dioxide is released into the air after the plant dies

Explanation:

essentially, one bacterial cell splits into two daugurer cells. bacterial offspring don't need or get care from their parents because they are in a sense their own parents. that said, some bacteria can and do depend on other bacteria especially in harsh environments such as bacterial microfilms in hot water tanks.