Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Phosphorus Cycle in Bacteria

question 61

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The element cycles between different organic molecules.
• B) It is the most important process for synthesizing proteins and nucleic acids.
• C) The element alternates among several oxidative states.
• D) The element changes from insoluble to soluble forms.
• E) The element is converted to a gaseous state and is lost to the environment.

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