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Write the importance of phosphorus in living organisms.

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Phosphorous is a significant element of requirement in the living systems. It forms the inorganic component of nucleic acids, ATP, bones, teeth, and phospholipids. It takes part in performing various metabolic reactions involved in the release of energy and various other reactions.

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