Assertion: phosphorus | /r/CapableOf | play key role
Facets:
value: in metabolism
type: OTHER
value: in regulation of gene transcription
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in most life processes
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Phosphorus is an essential element for all living organisms, as it plays a key role in most life processes.
text: In addition, phosphorus plays key roles in regulation of gene transcription, activation of enzymes, maintenance of normal pH in extracellular fluid, and intracellular energy storage.
text: Phosphorus also plays a key role in metabolism (the conversion of calories and oxygen to energy), muscle contraction, heart rhythm, and the transmission of nerve signals.