The cycle

The phosphorus cycle is long and slow,

but it is an important part of the
environment. it is important??
It is a part of :
i. DNA-molecules
ii. Molecules that store energy
(ATP and ADP)
iii.Fats of

A building block of certain parts of the

human and animal body, such as the bones
and teeth.

An essential plant nutrient (macronutrient)

Unlike the compounds of
other matter cycles
phosphorus cannot be
found in the gaseous state.
Recycling of
phosphorus occurs
within hydrosphere,
lithosphere and
biosphere.

Phosphorus can
be found on
earth in water,
It is usually liquid at
soil and
normal temperatures
sediments.
and pressures.
Phosphorus is most commonly found in
rock formations and ocean sediments
as phosphate salts