EOC REVIEW: The Phosphorus Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Why do organisms need phosphorus?
A
Organisms need phosphorus to form nucleic acids, phospholipids, and ATP.
2
Q
What is the first step of the phosphorus cycle?
A
Weathering of rock
3
Q
What is the second step of the phosphorus cycle?
A
Plants assimilate phosphorus into organic compounds.
4
Q
What is the third step of the phosphorus cycle?
A
Consumers eat producers and aquire phosphorus.
5
Q
What is the fourth step of the phosphorus cycle?
A
Decomposers return phosphorus to the soil.
6
Q
What is the fith step of the phosphorus cycle?
A
Some phosphates drain into water systems.
7
Q
What is the sixth step of the phosphorus cycle?
A
Uplift exposes rocks to weathering.
