Phosphorus

A non-metal element that has the atomic symbol P, atomic number 15, and atomic weight 31. It is an essential element that takes part in a broad variety of biochemical reactions.

Year introduced: /metabolism was PHOSPHORUS METABOLISM 1965

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Tree Number(s): D01.268.666

MeSH Unique ID: D010758

Registry Number: 27YLU75U4W

Entry Terms:

• Phosphorus-31
• Phosphorus 31
• Red Phosphorus
• Phosphorus, Red
• Black Phosphorus
• Phosphorus, Black
• White Phosphorus
• Phosphorus, White
• Yellow Phosphorus
• Phosphorus, Yellow

See Also:

• Phosphates
• Organophosphates
• Phosphorous Acids
• Phosphorus Isotopes
• Phosphorus Radioisotopes

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