passwella.
Menu

JAMB Biology 1988 Question 47

Question 47

Soil

The mineral nutrient that is most bound to the soil is

  1. A.phosphorus
  2. B.calcium
  3. C.iron
  4. D.potassium
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (phosphorus)

Explanation

Phosphate ions combine tightly with soil particles and with iron, aluminium and calcium, so phosphorus barely moves in soil.