Phosphorus reservoirs include

A) phosphate minerals in rocks, dissolved phosphates in aquatic environments, and the nucleic acids and phospholipids of living organisms.
B) mineral phosphonates and the nucleic acids and phospholipids of living organisms.
C) elemental phosphorus minerals and phosphonates.
D) elemental phosphorous, polyphosphate, and phosphonates.


Answer: A

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