Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Phosphorus

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding phosphorus?

• A)Phosphorus from animal sources is more readily absorbed than the phosphorus from plant sources.
• B)Humans absorb about 50% of the phosphorus from plant sources.
• C)On average,Americans do not consume enough phosphorus in their diets.
• D)Bacteria in the large intestine can break down the phosphorus from plant sources.

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