General ScienceQuestion 65 of 120
Which gas do humans need to breathe in to survive?
a.Oxygen
b.Carbon dioxide
c.Nitrogen
d.Helium
Explanation
The human respiratory system takes in oxygen, which cells use to release energy from food. Carbon dioxide is the waste gas that people breathe out.
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