Which of the following statements concerning the phosphorus cycle in bacteria is TRUE?
A) The molecule is converted to a gaseous state and is lost to the environment.
B) It is the most important process for synthesizing proteins and nucleic acids.
C) The molecule cycles between different organic molecules.
D) The molecule changes from insoluble to soluble forms.
E) The molecule alternates among several oxidative states.

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Phosphorus in the environment often changes from insoluble to soluble forms, allowing it to be taken up by organisms, including bacteria, as part of the phosphorus cycle.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Phosphorus Cycle in Bacteria