Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Phosphorus Cycle Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the phosphorus cycle is incorrect?

• A) Phosphorus is released naturally by mining.
• B)The phosphorus pool is in sedimentary rock.
• C) Phosphorus mineralization occurs by microbial action.
• D)Thiobacillus produces sulfuric acid that dissolves phosphate rock.
• E)Phosphorus must be phosphatized to enter biological systems.

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