Which of the Following Conditions Will Support the Greatest Diversity

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions will support the greatest diversity of microbes?

• A) waterlogged with little mineral content
• B) moderately moist soil with lots of organic compounds
• C) alternating moist and dry with alkaline conditions
• D) mostly dry soil with lots of organic compounds and acidic conditions
• E) alternating moist and dry soil with high salt content

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