The Phosphorus Cycle Differs from the Nitrogen Cycle in That

Question

The phosphorus cycle differs from the nitrogen cycle in that
A) the phosphorus cycle has a short residence time.
B) there is no limiting step in the phosphorus cycle.
C) there is a large sedimentary pool of nitrogen.
D) there is a large sedimentary pool of phosphorus.
E) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The phosphorus cycle includes a large sedimentary pool, as phosphorus is primarily found in rocks and sediments, unlike nitrogen which is abundant in the atmosphere.