Which of the Following is Assimilated Almost Entirely in the Oxidized

Question

Which of the following is assimilated almost entirely in the oxidized state?
A) sulfur
B) nitrogen
C) phosphorus
D) carbon
E) iron

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus is assimilated almost entirely in its oxidized state, primarily as phosphate (PO4^3-), by organisms for various biological functions, including the formation of DNA, RNA, and ATP.