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Q · Nutrition and Nutrients Medium · 45s
Statement: Phosphorus is essential for energy transfer reactions in plants. Which of the following explains this correctly?
TopicNutrition and Nutrients
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Phosphorus is a part of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), nucleic acids, and phospholipids, playing a key role in energy transfer.
Final Answer: Option A — It forms part of ATP molecules.