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Zolol [24]
3 years ago
8

What does phosphorus do in the body?

Biology
1 answer:
QveST [7]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Phosphorus assists in energy metabolism.

It helps in the usage and storage of energy in the body. Also, whenever, phosphorus levels in the blood get too low energy levels tend to drop. This could lead to weakness in the muscles and fatigue

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