The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the

A. kidneys.
B. bones.
C. blood.
D. liver.


Answer: B

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A. Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents (ATE). B. Beta Carotene International Units (BCIU). C. Retinol Activity Equivalents (RAE). D. None of these answers are correct.

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