Why does a conscious action take longer than a reflex action?

The conscious action takes longer

Explanation:

A reflex action follows this general sequence and does not involve the conscious part of the brain, which makes it much quicker. The nerve pathway followed by a reflex action is called a reflex arc . For example, a simple reflex arc happens if we accidentally touch something hot.

explanation:

b,bacteria convert nitrates

into nitrogen gas.

d,plants and animals take in

and use nitrogen compounds.

e,bacteria break down waste    

products and return nitrogen  

to the soil.

a,bacteria convert atmospheric

nitrogen to ammonia.

c,bacteria convert ammonia

to nitrites and nitrates.

i am going to guess that it is co2.