Which element provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters?
sulfur
oxygen
hydrogen
phosphorus
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khaliyahevans 2 years ago
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Answer:

phosphorus

Explanation:

Since Phosphorus is an essential component of phospholipids, nucleic acids, phosphoproteins (casein), high energy phosphate esters (ATP), hexose phosphates, creatine phosphate, it also provides strength to the exoskeletons of clams and oysters.

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