what compounds or type of organic compounds is phosphorus part of?

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what compounds or type of organic compounds is phosphorus part of?

2007-09-12 16:54:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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phosphate -- (PO4)3- -- is one of the most important. Cells use ATP (anenosine triPHOSPHATE) as energy, making chemical reactions possible, etc. Phosphate is also part of the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules (alternating with a 5-carbon sugar)

2007-09-12 18:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by tranquilitti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If phosphorous is bonded to carbon they are called organo phosphorous compounds - examples are used as pesticides (insecticides and herbicides)

2007-09-12 23:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Aurium 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Depends on what type compounds you are interested in. I believe it occurs on RNA molecules, but it also occurs in nerve gases.

2007-09-12 23:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋