Phosphonate Comprises 25% of the ________ Phosphorous Pool in Marine

Question

Phosphonate comprises 25% of the ________ phosphorous pool in marine environments.
A) inorganic
B) organic
C) insoluble
D) biologically unavailable

Accepted Answer

Phosphonates are organic compounds that contain phosphorus, and they make up approximately 25% of the organic phosphorous pool in marine environments. Therefore, the correct answer is B (organic). A (inorganic), C (insoluble), and D (biologically unavailable) are not correct because they do not accurately describe the nature of phosphonates in marine environments.