UPSC Ecology And Environment Ecology and Environment Question Bank Ecology And Environment

With reference to phosphorus cycling, consider the following statements

1. The natural reservoir of phosphorus is atmosphere, which contains phosphorus in the form of phosphates.

2. Herbivores and other animals obtain phosphorus from plants.

3. Unlike carbon cycle, there is no respiratory release of phosphorus into atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2

B) 2 and 3

C) 1 and 3

D) 1, 2, 3

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Herbivores and other animals obtain phosphorus from plants. There is no respiratory release of phosphorus into atmosphere.