Natural reservoir of phosphorus is:
Fossils
Sea water
Animal bones
Rock
As we learnt in
Phosphorus Cycle -
Phosphorus is a major constituent of biological membranes, nucleic acids and cellular energy transfer systems. Many animals also need large quantities of this element to make shells, bones and teeth.
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The natural reservoir of phosphorus is rock, which contains phosphorus in the form of phosphates. When rocks are weathered, minute amounts of these phosphates dissolve in soil solution and are absorbed by the roots of the plants.
Option 1)
Fossils
Incorrect
Option 2)
Sea water
Incorrect
Option 3)
Animal bones
Incorrect
Option 4)
Rock
Correct
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