In Acid Soils the Principal Chemical Form of Phosphorus Available

question 30

Multiple Choice

In acid soils the principal chemical form of phosphorus available for plant uptake is ____.

• A)P₂O₅
• B)H₂PO₄^-
• C)P³⁺
• D)HPO₄^2-
• E)P^3-

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Definitions:

Marine Annelids

Worm-like organisms that live in marine environments, part of the phylum Annelida, known for their segmented bodies.

Parapodia

Parapodia are paired, lateral extensions on each segment of some annelids, such as polychaetes, used for locomotion and sometimes respiration.

Bivalve

Type of mollusc with a shell composed of two valves; includes clams, oysters, and scallops.

Oyster

A type of bivalve mollusk found in marine or brackish waters, often cultivated for food or pearls.