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Biology Ecosystem Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the phosphorus cycle?

A
Phosphates are the major form of phosphorus reservoir
B
Phosphorus solubilising bacteria facilitate the release of phosphorus from organic remains
C
There is appreciable respiratory release of phosphorus into atmosphere
D
It is sedimentary cycle

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C

This is incorrect because phosphorus is a sedimentary cycle and does not have a gaseous/atmospheric phase, so it is not released into the atmosphere through respiration.

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