Why Do All Living Things Need Phosphorus

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why do all living things need phosphorus?

• A)For energy.
• B)It is part of nucleic acids.
• C)It is needed for lipid synthesis.
• D)It is needed for creating the bonds that stabilize proteins.
• E)All of the above.

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