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    Phosphorus is taken by the plants from the soil in the form
    Question

    Phosphorus is taken by the plants from the soil in the form

    A.

    H₂PO₄⁻ only

    B.

    HPO₄²⁻ only

    C.

    PO₄³⁻ only

    D.

    Both H₂PO₄⁻ and HPO₄²⁻

    Correct option is D


    Plants absorb phosphorus mainly as dihydrogen phosphate (H₂PO₄⁻) and hydrogen phosphate (HPO₄²⁻) ions, depending on soil pH.
    • At acidic pH: H₂PO₄⁻ dominates
    • At alkaline pH: HPO₄²⁻ is more available
    Therefore, both forms are important sources of phosphorus.

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