Figure 29.1 -After Looking at Figure 29.1 Above, Why Do You Think

question 38

Multiple Choice

Figure 29.1

-After looking at Figure 29.1 above, why do you think the spike in fungal abundance ended so "abruptly"? Why didn't fungal abundance remain high?

• A) The sudden increase in carbon from the plants' mass extinction was not sustained.
• B) The plants recovered and outcompeted the fungi, thereby decreasing fungal numbers.
• C) As the acidity of the environment increased, fungi were not able to survive.

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Definitions:

Vitamin C Deficiency

A condition caused by insufficient vitamin C intake, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, gum inflammation, and skin issues.

Spongy Gingiva

A condition where the gums are soft, swollen, and may bleed easily, often a sign of gum disease or infection.

Cheilosis

A condition characterized by the cracking and inflammation of the lips, often due to vitamin B deficiency or fungal infection.

Gag Reflex

A reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate, designed to prevent choking and aspiration of foreign objects.