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Biogeochemical cycle with gaseous phase is

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Carbon
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Sodium
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Phosphorus
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D
Magnesium
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Solution

The correct option is A Carbon
The term biogeochemical cycle is used for exchange or circulation of biogenetic nutrients between living and nonliving components of biosphere. The nutrient cycle can be gaseous cycle in which the materials involved in circulation between living and nonliving components are gases or vapours, e.g., carbon, hydrogen, oxygen.
In sedimentary cycles of matter, the materials involved in circulation between biotic and abiotic components of biosphere are non gaseous e.g., phosphorous, calcium, magnesium. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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