ROSINA-DFMS detection of phosphorus
Date: 27 May 2016
Satellite: Rosetta
Copyright: K. Altwegg et al. (2016)
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Spectrum indicating phosphorus (P) detection, along with other gases, on 26 October 2014. Phosphorus is a key element in all living organisms. It is found in DNA, RNA and in cell membranes, and it is used in transporting chemical energy within cells for metabolism.
Last Update: 1 September 2019