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.