If All Prokaryotes on Earth Suddenly Vanished, Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

If all prokaryotes on Earth suddenly vanished, which of the following would be the most likely and most direct result?

• A) Human populations would thrive in the absence of disease.
• B) Bacteriophage numbers would dramatically increase.
• C) The recycling of nutrients would be greatly reduced, at least initially.
• D) There would be no more pathogens on Earth.

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