Question

Phosphorus is absorbed by the plants as

• A. $H_{2}P{O}_4^{-}$
• B. $HP{O}_4$
• C. $HP{O}_4^{2-}$
• D. Both (a) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Phosphorus is absorbed by the plants from soil in the form of phosphate ions, either as $H_{2}P{O}_4^{-}$or $HP{O}_4^{2-}$.