If a Strong Fungicide Is Released and Eliminates All the Fungi

question 66

Multiple Choice

If a strong fungicide is released and eliminates all the fungi in an ecosystem, which of the following is likely to happen?

• A)improved growth of plant species
• B)faster breakdown of leaf litter
• C)an accumulation of dead and discarded plant and animal tissues
• D)improved soil fertility
• E)increased rate of photosynthesis

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