Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Phosphorus Cycle in Bacteria

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the phosphorus cycle in bacteria is TRUE?

• A) It changes the molecule to gaseous forms, leading to its loss to the environment.
• B) It involves moving the molecule from insoluble to soluble forms.
• C) It involves cycling the molecule in the form of organic molecules.
• D) It is the most important process for synthesizing proteins and nucleic acids.
• E) It involves moving the molecule among several oxidative states.

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