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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: Paul Anderson on 26/03/2010 04:30:02

Title: Is the phosphorus in phosphate harmful?
Post by: Paul Anderson on 26/03/2010 04:30:02

Paul Anderson  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Hi Chris and team,

Is the phosphorus in phosphate going through the food chain and causing some of our cancers, etc?
 
Regards
Paul
NZ

What do you think?

Title: Is the phosphorus in phosphate harmful?
Post by: Bored chemist on 26/03/2010 06:57:30

No, It can't be. Phosphates are vital. Not least because they are part of the molecule of DNA.

Title: Is the phosphorus in phosphate harmful?
Post by: lightarrow on 26/03/2010 21:51:03

Quote from: Bored chemist on 26/03/2010 06:57:30

No, It can't be. Phosphates are vital. Not least because they are part of the molecule of DNA.

Unless it's a radioactive isotope of phosphorous... [:)]