STANDARDBotany-Nutrient Cycles
STANDARD Botany Phosphorus Cycle Match the Following Question
Type: Match the Following-conceptual-Medium
Identify the correct sequence in the phosphorus cycle diagram.
A
A-Detritus, B-Rock minerals, C-Producers, D-Litter fall
B
A-Producers, B-Litter fall, C-Rock minerals, D-Detritus
C
A-Rock minerals, B-Detritus, C-Litter falls, D-Producers
D
A-Litter, B-Producers, C-Rock minerals, D-Detritus
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Phosphorus is added to soil solution through weathering of rocks - B. It is absorbed by roots of plants called producers - C. Herbivorous and other animals obtain this element from plants. Phosphorus released in the process becomes available for reutilization of plants called detritus - A.
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