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What is the cyclic movement of phosphorus in different chemical forms from the environment to organisms and then back to the environment?
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Phosphorus cycle.
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What is the primary source for living organisms?
The primary energy source for most living systems is nutrients. Nutrients are elements and compounds that organisms consume and require for survival. Organisms need several dozen naturally occurring chemical elements to survive; among these are nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus.
The sum of all chemical reactions in an organism is?
The total of all chemical reactions that occur in an organism is called the organisms metabolism. Metabolism allows organisms to grow, reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to environment.
What is the name of the process by which all organisms break down energy-containing molecules within their tissues to release energy?
The process organisms use to break down food is called metabolism. ATP, the universal energy currency of cells, is used to transfer chemical energy between different chemical reactions.
What are the 8 charateristics of life?
The 8 characteristics of life are: Organization Metabolism Homeostasis Growth and Development Response to Stimuli Adaptation Reproduction Evolutionary AdaptationOrganization is the basis of all living things which is composed of cells and their organelles. Metabolism refers to the chemical reactions that occur within a living organism in order to maintain energy levels and break down nutrients. Homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment. Growth and development refer to the changes that occur as organisms mature. Response to stimuli refer to the way in which organisms react to external stimuli such as light and sound. Adaptation is the way in which organisms adjust to their environment in order to survive. Reproduction is the process by which organisms create new cells or organisms. Lastly evolutionary adaptation is the process by which organisms change over time in order to adapt to their environment.
What is the study of chemical processes in living organisms?
This would be biochemistry.
Are phosphorus and argon similar?
Phosphorus and argon are very different chemical elements.
What is a physical or chemical change in an organism's environment to which it responds?
A physical or chemical change in an organisms environment to which it responds is a stimulus.
Is phosphorus the same as potassium?
Nope - phosphorus and potassium are two completely different elements. The chemical symbol for Phosphorus is P - and for Potassium, it's K.
What is the chemical formula for phosphorus mononitride?
The chemical formula for phosphorus mononitride is PN.
What is chemical composition of phosphorus?
Phosphorus is one of the chemical elements and therefore has no "chemical composition" in the usual sense.
What are three examples of nonliving factors supplied to organisms by their physical environment?
Nonliving factors that are found in an organism's physical environment are also known as abiotic factors. Abiotic factors can be physical or chemical. Examples include light, water, air, soil, and temperature. These various factors can affect different organisms in different ways.
Is phosphorus an homogeneous mixture?
Phosphorus is a chemical element.
What is the sympol for phosphorus?
The chemical symbol for phosphorus is "P".
What is the chemical formula of the element phosphorus at standard form?
The chemical symbol (not formula) of phosphorus is P.
Is phosphorus an acid?
No. Phosphorus is an element with the chemical symbol P. Somewhat confusingly there is a chemical called phosphorous acid, H3PO3. It is a compound of phosphorus.
Is white phosphorus and phosphorus the samething?
Yes, white phosphorus is phosphorus. Phosphorus has several allotropes: white, red, violet, scarlet, black, and diphosphorus. While all are the same pure chemical the inter-atomic bonds are different, some allotropes are crystalline others amorphous, and chemical properties vary.white is poison and can ignite spontaneously.red is non-toxic and harder to ignite.etc.
What is the chemical name of phosphorus?
Phosphorus. Atomic number 15.
