Based on the functional roles of phosphate in various microbial metabolisms,deduce which compounds phosphate exists as in microorganisms.
A) organic compounds
B) inorganic compounds
C) both organic and inorganic compounds
D) neither organic nor inorganic compounds

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Phosphate exists in microorganisms as both organic compounds (like nucleic acids and phospholipids) and inorganic compounds (such as ATP and phosphate ions).

Based on the Functional Roles of Phosphate in Various Microbial