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Phosphorus is important to living things. The energy-storage molecule, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) contains phosphorus, and DNA and RNA nucleotides contain phosphorus in the form of phosphate groups.
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Wear was phosphorus found in naturally?
sea minerals are an important source
Why do cells need phosphorus?
We need phosphorus to help ensure that our bones as well as our teeth are strong. It is also important for our cells and tissues, and it is essential in filtering waste from our kidneys
Why is phosphorus named phosphorus?
phosphorus means "bringer of light".
What is an element of the periodic table beginning with p?
Phosphorus
Is phosphorus Ionic or convalent bond?
Phosphorus is a nonmetallic element so phosphorus-phosphorus bonds are covalent.
Is phosphorus a conducter?
Phosphorus is not important as a conductor.
Why is phosphorus important to your body?
I take phosphorus to help my skin allergies
Why phosphorus important?
Phosphorus is necessary for life. Every organism contains some.
Why is important phosphorus?
Phosphorus is necessary for life. Every organism contains some.
Are lipids containing phosphorus that are very important in cell membranes.?
phosphorus - rus + lipids = phospholipids
What cycle is guano an important part of?
Phosphorus
Is phosphorous an allotrope?
Phosphorus is an element. Phosphorus has many allotropes the most important ones are white and red .
The most important minerals stored in bones are?
It's either phosphorus or calcium
Nitrogen and phosphorus are important elements in which molecule?
DNA
Are important minerals stored in the bones?
Calcium and Phosphorus
What 2 important elements do fertilizers have in them?
I believe Phosphorus and Calcium are the two main elements used in fertilizers. Phosphorus can be very dangerous to the ecosystem as demonstrated in the phosphorus cycle.
Why is phosphorus important to living organisms?
Phosphorus is an element of ATP, the energy molecule of living organisms, hence it is important in metabolic activities. Phosphorous is also a component of nucleic acids.
