During the Cycling of Phosphorus, Phosphorus Does Not Enter ____

question 52

Multiple Choice

During the cycling of phosphorus, phosphorus does not enter ____ in appreciable amounts.

• A) the atmosphere
• B) the groundwater
• C) organisms
• D) marine sediments
• E) the ocean

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments lacking in free oxygen, where organisms that do not require oxygen for growth thrive.

Lactate

An ion or ester of lactic acid that forms in muscles under anaerobic conditions and can be used as a source of energy.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, crucial for energy production through cellular respiration.

Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used in aerobic respiration to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.