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Q · Nutrition and Nutrients Medium · 45s
Which element is absorbed as H₂PO₄⁻ and HPO₄²⁻ ions?
TopicNutrition and Nutrients
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Phosphorus is taken up by plants as phosphate ions.
Final Answer: Option B - Phosphorus