What does phosphate do?

Phosphate is necessary for the growth of all life on earth. For example, phosphate compounds play an important role in the DNA of humans and animals and the supply of energy to people, animals and plants. For example, the molecule adenosinetriphosphate  (ATP) is an important storage medium for our energy in our bodies. Phosphate regulates the Ph level of the blood. We find the greatest quantity of phosphate in our bones and teeth.