Phosphorus Deficiency Often Appears Early in Plant Growth and Results

Phosphorus deficiency often appears early in plant growth and results in stunting. Which of the following are reasons why a deficiency in phosphorus would cause growth abnormalities in plants?

A) Phosphorus is required for the storage and transfer of energy.
B) Phosphorus is required for the production of amino acids and the synthesis of proteins.
C) Phosphorus is required for DNA replication.
D) Phosphorus is necessary for building cellular structures responsible for regulating the flow of compounds into and out of a cell.
E) Without phosphorus, cellular division is impeded.