Which of the following statements regarding the phosphorus cycle is incorrect?
A. The phosphorus pool is in sedimentary rock.
B. Phosphorus must be phosphatized to enter biological systems.
C. Phosphorus is released naturally by mining.
D. Phosphorus mineralization occurs by microbial action.
E. Thiobacillus produces sulfuric acid that dissolves phosphate rock.
Answer: C
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