Question

Phosphorus plays an important role within the structures of the body. Which of the following structures is phosphorus found in?

a.
bones
b.
cell membranes
c.
DNA
d.
all of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Phosphorus is present in all of those structures: bone mineral (calcium phosphate), phospholipids in cell membranes, and the phosphate backbone of DNA.