Which of the following statements concerning the phosphorus cycle in bacteria is TRUE?
A) It changes the molecule to gaseous forms, leading to its loss to the environment.
B) It involves moving the molecule from insoluble to soluble forms.
C) It involves cycling the molecule in the form of organic molecules.
D) It is the most important process for synthesizing proteins and nucleic acids.
E) It involves moving the molecule among several oxidative states.

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Phosphorus in the environment is often in insoluble forms, and bacteria play a role in converting it to soluble forms that can be utilized by organisms.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Phosphorus Cycle in Bacteria