The element is found in smaller quantities in the body but in a wider variety of places including atp molecules, dna, bones, and teeth. what is it

Phosphate

Explanation:

Phosphorus is the element that makes up less than 1 percent weight of a human's body. However it is present in the ATP, DNA, teeth and bones in excessive quantity.  In the DNA molecule, phosphorus is present in the form of units phosphate molecules joined with nitrogenous bases and sugar groups in a successive fashion. Moreover, there is energy currency of a cell called ATP that is important to perform normal day to day activities. it also contains phosphorus in the form of phosphate.Moreover, bones and teeth are made up of Calcium Phosphate molecules. Around 85% of the phosphorus found in phosphate is present in the bones. The remaining amount of it is phosphorus is present in the tissues of all body parts. In the body organs, kidneys help control the amount of phosphate in the blood.

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