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Phosphorus is a component of DNA and RNA and an essential element for all living cells. One form it is found in is in ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate, an energy bearing molecule produced by mitochondria. The most important commercial use of Phosphorus-based chemicals is the production of fertilizers. | Phosphorus is a component of DNA and RNA and an essential element for all living cells. One form it is found in is in ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate, an energy bearing molecule produced by mitochondria. The most important commercial use of Phosphorus-based chemicals is the production of fertilizers. | ||
Phosphorus clouds are present in the atmosphere of [[Threshold]], along with [[Ammonium Hydrosulfide]], white [[Ammonia]], ice crystals, and other gases.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page 79</ref> | Phosphorus clouds are present in the atmosphere of [[Threshold]], along with [[Ammonium Hydrosulfide]], white [[Ammonia]], ice crystals, and other gases.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 79''</ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||