The Biogeochemical Cycle of Phosphorus Differs from the Cycles of Carbon

question 90

Multiple Choice

The biogeochemical cycle of phosphorus differs from the cycles of carbon and nitrogen in that

• A) phosphorus lacks an atmospheric component.
• B) phosphorus lacks a liquid phase.
• C) only phosphorus is cycled through marine organisms.
• D) living organisms do not need phosphorus.
• E) The phosphorus cycle does not differ importantly from the carbon and nitrogen cycles.

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