Naked Science Forum
Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: Paul Anderson on 26/03/2010 04:30:02
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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?
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Regards
Paul
NZ
What do you think?
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No, It can't be. Phosphates are vital. Not least because they are part of the molecule of DNA.
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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... [:)]