NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: ECO SYSTEM

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Assertion: Phosphorus cycle is an imperfect cycle as a sufficient amount of phosphorus combines with

{Al}^{3+}, {Fe}^{2+}

and

{Ca}^{2+}

to form insoluble and unavailable salts.

Reason: Phosphate circulates in abiotic environment in both lithosphere and in atmosphere.

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Correct option: C

If assertion is true but reason is false

Option C is correct because the assertion is true (phosphorus can form insoluble salts), but the reason is false (phosphorus cycle primarily occurs in the lithosphere, not the atmosphere).

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