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Phosphorous is a very important [[ | Phosphorous is a very important [[Molecule|molecule]] for both plants and animals. | ||
Phosphorus is present in bones - bound as insoluble mineral hydoxylpatite. It controls protein activity (especially enzymes) and is a critical component of high energy molecules. It also forms the backbone of DNA and RNA. Almost all organic phosphorus present in biological systems is derived from phosphoric acid & phospate. The key property of ionisation and protonation behaviour makes the phosphate molecules highly soluble and able to react as they form esters. | |||
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Phosphorous is a very important molecule for both plants and animals.
Phosphorus is present in bones - bound as insoluble mineral hydoxylpatite. It controls protein activity (especially enzymes) and is a critical component of high energy molecules. It also forms the backbone of DNA and RNA. Almost all organic phosphorus present in biological systems is derived from phosphoric acid & phospate. The key property of ionisation and protonation behaviour makes the phosphate molecules highly soluble and able to react as they form esters.