AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

CHEMICAL CYCLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true about phosphorus?
A
Phosphorus is found primarily in the atmosphere.
B
Phosphorus is an important component of RNA and DNA.
C
Phosphorus can be “fixed” by lightning.
D
Phosphorus is released into the air when animals exhale carbon dioxide.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Phosphorus is an important element for all forms of life. It forms a part of DNA and RNA, the molecules of life. It’s a critical component of ATP, the cellular energy currency and is also as a part of the cellular membranes in the form of phospholipids.

Detailed explanation-2: -The phosphate and sugar groups of DNA and RNA are important in maintaining the structure of these molecules, which allows the bases to produce proteins and be passed on to new cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phosphorus, the 11th most common element on earth, is fundamental to all living things. It is essential for the creation of DNA, cell membranes, and for bone and teeth formation in humans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Phosphorus is an important element for all forms of life. It forms a part of DNA and RNA, the molecules of life. It’s a critical component of ATP, the cellular energy currency and is also as a part of the cellular membranes in the form of phospholipids. They are also in proteins as phophoproteins.

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