Organisms And Population Question 238

Question: Phosphorus cycles in the form of

Options:

A) $ HP{O^{3-}} $

B) $ P^{2} $ (gas)

C) $ PO_4^{3-} $

D) $ Al_2{{(PO_4)}_3} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Phosphorus is obtained from soil as orthophosphate $ ( PO_4^{3-} ) $ .

Organic phosphorus circulates in nature from plants to animals.

Phosphate is released by decomposers (Phosphatising bacteria) back to soil.