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The phosphorus cycle differs from those of carbon and nitrogen as well as those of sulphur, oxygen and hydrogen in that it lacks

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Water

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Dust particles

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Gaesous phase

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All of the above

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The correct option is C Gaesous phase
Phosphorus cycle differs from the other cycles that it locks the gaseous phase. Although small amount of phosphoric acid $(H_{3} P O_{4})$ may make their way into the atmosphere contributing in some cases - to acid rain. It is the slowest cycle amongst the all cycles.

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