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What portion of the molecule in model 1 is responsible for the phospho- part of the name?

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THE PHOSPHATE GROUP is the one that is responsible for the phospho part of the name. The phosphate group is made up of one atom of phosphorus and four atom of oxygen. It is an inorganic chemical and a salt forming anion of phosphoric acid.
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