If All Fungi in an Environment That Perform Decomposition Were

question 52

Multiple Choice

If all fungi in an environment that perform decomposition were to suddenly die, then which group of organisms should benefit most, due to the fact that their fungal competitors have been removed?

• A) plants
• B) protists
• C) prokaryotes
• D) animals
• E) mutualistic fungi

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Definitions:

Sex Pilus

A thin, tube-like structure used by some bacteria to transfer genetic material to another bacterium during conjugation.

Circular Chromosome

A type of chromosome that is formed in a circular shape, commonly found in bacteria and some archaea.

Mitochondria

Organelles within cells that are responsible for producing energy through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic, aquatic microorganisms, also known as blue-green algae, that can produce oxygen during photosynthesis and contribute to the formation of stromatolites.