What Would You Predict as a Likely Consequence of Eradicating

question 23

Multiple Choice

What would you predict as a likely consequence of eradicating all fungi from soil before sowing it with plant seeds?

• A) Although the plants might grow, they would be unlikely to thrive due to the lack of mycorrhizal fungi.
• B) The plants would grow much more vigorously because they would not have to compete with fungi for nutrients.
• C) The plants would grow much more vigorously because they would not need to fight off fungal diseases.
• D) No plants would be able to grow because mycorrhizal fungi are essential for the germination of seeds.
• E) The plants would grow as normal because the presence or absence of fungi has no impact on plants.

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